Software Engineer II, Backend (Consumer Authentication)

About the Role

Join our team as a Software Engineer II, Backend, focusing on critical consumer authentication systems. This remote role offers the opportunity to build secure, scalable, and reliable services that protect user data and enable seamless access for millions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services for consumer authentication.
• Implement and optimize authentication flows, including login, registration, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and single sign-on (SSO).
• Collaborate with product, security, and frontend teams to define and integrate authentication solutions.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of authentication platforms.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and on-call rotations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js).
• Experience with authentication protocols and standards (e.g., OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML).
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and common web vulnerabilities.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and distributed systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with identity management systems or directory services.
• Knowledge of cryptography and security best practices.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.