Senior Backend Engineer
datasnipper.com · Amsterdam ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Backend
- Experience
- 7+ years
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team at DataSnipper!
In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and building core platform systems that power authentication, authorization, and access across our entire product. You’ll play a key role in shaping the architecture of our platform and enabling other teams to build on top of it.
You’ll also contribute to new initiatives such as usage and credit management systems, supporting our AI-powered product at scale.
About DataSnipper:
Audit and finance are still massively manual — and we’re changing that.
DataSnipper is a $1B, bootstrapped unicorn with 600,000+ users across 180+ countries, already embedded in the daily workflows of top audit and accounting firms. Now, we’re taking things further with our Excel Agent — bringing AI directly into where the work actually happens.
Unlike generic AI tools, we don’t sit on the sidelines. Our AI operates inside Excel, with access to real documents and audit evidence — meaning it doesn’t just generate answers, it does the work, with full traceability.
We’re not just applying AI — we’re redefining how audit gets done. If you want to build something category-defining at scale, this is the place.
Design and build scalable, secure IAM (authentication, authorization, access management) platform services
Own and drive architecture decisions for backend systems
Lead development of usage & credit management systems
Work across teams to enable identity and access flows across the platform
Ensure high reliability, performance, and security
Handle ambiguous, high-level problems and turn them into structured solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate technical decisions and risks clearly
Participate in an on-call rotation (second line after tech support)
7+ years of backend development experience (C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, etc.)
Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
Proven track record of building scalable, reliable systems
Experience with system design and architecture
Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple stakeholders
Bias to action and sense of ownership
Ability to work independently on complex and ambiguous problems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools
Wealth of experience around testing and various methodologies
Experience with Identity & Access Management systems
Strong understanding of security and authorization models
Experience with microservices architecture
Familiarity with container services (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working in platform teams
Experience working in startups or scaleups
Be part of one of the fastest-growing, profitable unicorn scale-ups in the Netherlands with a global impact
Equity (Stock Appreciation Rights) to share the company's success and growth
Excellent salary package, competitive for top tech talent
Pension plan with a 6% contribution on top of your base salary
28 vacation days per year (full-time) to support your work-life balance
Hybrid work model with at least 3 days onsite in our dynamic Amsterdam office
Daily, freshly prepared lunches by our in-house chef to keep you energized
Parking and NS card for easy commuting to the office
Access to continuous learning and development initiatives to grow your skills
Engage with a vibrant international team spread across five global offices
Company-wide events like DataSnipper GO where global teams come together
Access to OpenUp, a mental health and wellness platform supporting your wellbeing
Friday drinks and various social activities are designed for team bonding and fun