Senior Software Engineer, Identity Platform [Remote]

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Identity Platform based in the United States.

This role sits at the core of a high-impact Identity and Access Management platform responsible for securing authentication, authorization, and experimentation systems across critical financial products. You will design and build scalable backend services that ensure seamless and secure access for millions of users while enabling fast product innovation. Working in a highly collaborative, digital-first engineering environment, you will partner closely with Product, Security, and Platform teams to evolve identity infrastructure at scale. The role combines deep technical ownership with cross-functional influence, requiring strong systems thinking and a security-first mindset. You will help shape the long-term architecture of identity services while improving reliability, performance, and developer experience. This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical systems where security, scalability, and user experience directly impact financial access for end users.

Accountabilities:

• Design, build, and optimize secure, scalable authentication and authorization services supporting high-traffic identity systems.
• Develop and maintain Identity and Access Management capabilities, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, MFA, and SSO integrations.
• Collaborate with Security and Platform Engineering teams to embed secure-by-design principles across systems and services.
• Contribute to experimentation infrastructure and lifecycle systems supporting product innovation and data-driven decision-making.
• Build and maintain high-quality backend APIs using modern distributed system practices and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Participate in architectural design discussions and help define the long-term technical direction of identity platforms.
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and resilience through proactive monitoring, debugging, and optimization.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices, code quality, and secure development standards.

Requirements

This role requires strong backend engineering experience combined with deep knowledge of identity systems, security, and distributed architecture. The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and the ability to collaborate across teams and influence engineering direction.

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with strong backend development skills (e.g., Java, Kotlin, C#, Ruby, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML.
• Strong understanding of identity, security principles, including encryption, token-based authentication, and federation.
• Experience building scalable distributed systems and APIs using cloud-native and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and modern software delivery workflows.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Security, Product, and Platform Engineering.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills with attention to performance and scalability.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Nice to have: experience with IAM platforms, A/B testing systems, gRPC, Keycloak, or security tools and certifications (CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range: $166,900 – $230,900 USD (US) / $153,000 – $190,000 USD (Canada)
• Performance-based bonuses and equity/stock compensation opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement plans (401k or equivalent) with company contributions
• Employee stock purchase program (eligibility based on region)
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave programs
• Mental health, wellness, and employee assistance resources
• Annual wellness and productivity allowances for personal development and tools
• Remote-first working model with flexible location options across the United States and Canada
• Periodic in-person team gatherings and collaboration offsites
• Learning and development support, including training and career growth resources.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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