Senior Backend Engineer (IAM)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (IAM): Designing and owning mission-critical authentication and authorization services with an accent on secure, scalable identity capabilities like SSO, MFA, and token management. Focus on integrating platforms like Auth0 and Okta, building robust microservices, and setting the standard for operational excellence.

Location: Hybrid role; candidates must be located near hirify.global offices in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis.

Salary: $95,800 - $153,880

Company

hirify.global is a retail tech company connecting customers to local retailers through a personalized, high-quality delivery service.

What you will do

• Design and evolve secure, scalable IAM capabilities including SSO, MFA, and role management.
• Integrate identity platforms like Auth0 and Okta with internal applications and API gateways.
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Product teams to drive reliability and best practices.
• Maintain mission-critical systems, including active participation in incident response and troubleshooting.
• Mentor peers and maintain high standards for code quality through design documentation and code reviews.

Requirements

• 4+ years of software development experience in production environments.
• Practical expertise in IAM, including OAuth/JWT, SSO, and MFA flows.
• Strong experience with REST principles and microservice architectures.
• Proficiency in Go, JavaScript, and infrastructure tooling like Terraform.
• Experience with data storage and messaging systems such as Postgres, Redis, and Kafka.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan enrollment.
• Discretionary vacation time and paid holidays.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus and restricted stock units.
• Supportive culture focused on belonging, growth, and team collaboration.