Clutch is a revolutionary vertical SaaS company, proudly backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), aimed at revolutionizing the way Credit Unions engage and change the lives of their members. As a champion of financial well-being, we address the urgent need for affordable lending solutions in an era where the average American grapples with over $155,000 in household debt. Unlike traditional financial institutions, Clutch develops software to turn Credit Unions into FinTech lenders and leverage their balance sheets to responsibly lend to over 130M Americans. Our mission extends beyond mere financial transactions; we strive to fundamentally enhance the way credit unions interact with their members. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric designs, we help credit unions provide seamless digital experiences that are on par with leading tech companies. This approach not only preserves but revitalizes the longstanding tradition of community and member-focused service inherent to credit unions.
As a Backend Software Engineer on the Auth team, you will design, implement, and maintain scalable systems for Authentication, Authorization, and Session Management, ensuring secure and seamless access across all company platforms.
This role provides the opportunity to shape foundational security systems, enhance user experiences, and contribute to the company's mission of delivering innovative and secure solutions to our customers.
The team has skilled backend engineers who collaborate closely to tackle challenging problems. We foster a supportive and hands-on environment where everyone contributes to designing and building secure, scalable solutions.
Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to standardizing our solutions across all company products in a secure and efficient way.
Work in collaboration with developers and other stakeholders to enhance our platform, ensuring high-quality code, and enabling the efficient delivery of features and improvements.
Write elegant, efficient, and testable code that is easy to maintain and debug
Take care of configurations and processes documentation so stakeholders understand how to use the platform
As a true teammate, continuously improve the team’s processes, brainstorm ideas, and communicate statuses, and progress
Mentor team members, provide feedback, and continuously improve as a professional
Learn the latest best practices, new concepts and technologies and apply them accordingly to our context
5+ years in a fast-paced environment, preferably in SaaS and/or Fintech
Expertise in authentication and authorization protocols, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML, with a proven track record of implementing secure identity systems
Proficiency in backend development with a strong focus on scalable and reliable systems.
Knowledge of secure coding practices, token-based authentication (e.g., JWT), and session management strategies to enhance system security and performance.
Nice to have: Familiarity with graph-oriented databases, such as SpiceDB, and their application in Authorization systems to model and query complex relationships between users, roles, and resources in distributed environments.
Nice to have: Experience working with AuthZed or similar systems, with a strong understanding of authorization concepts inspired by Google Zanzibar’s approach to scalable and consistent access control.
Remote Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of remote work from anywhere, balancing life and career seamlessly.
Unforgettable Off-Sites: Twice a year, bond with colleagues in exciting destinations, fostering teamwork and fresh ideas.
Paid Time Off and National Holidays: Enjoy 20 PTO days yearly and the National Holidays for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Stock Options: Joining us means having a stake in our success, so you'll receive stock options as part of your compensation package.
Home Office Setup: Create your ideal workspace with a dedicated budget for home office essentials.
Work Trip Budget: Grow personally and professionally with a budget for work-related trips and co-working.
Please note: This position is offered on a contractor basis. Applicants must have the necessary documentation and authorization to work in the country where the job is located. Clutch cannot provide sponsorship or assist with obtaining work permits for this role.
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