DataRobot is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Security and Access team to design, build, and maintain scalable, robust backend systems in user and tenant management, authentication and authorization, secret management, access and controls, and other key systems that power DataRobot's Predictive and Generative AI initiatives.
Requirements
- 5+ years of proven experience writing high-quality software code in a collaborative environment using Python or Go
- Expert knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis
- Deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts and best practices
- Familiarity with common security protocols (e.g., OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, etc.) and security best practices
- Extensive experience working with cloud platforms: designing, deploying, and maintaining highly available and scalable cloud-based solutions
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, and experience in optimizing deployment processes
- Strong understanding of design for scalability, performance, reliability, and security
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and support of new access-related functionality of our Platform
- Manage individual projects and milestones with abundant communication of progress, and provide technical leadership to the team
- Participate in and lead code reviews, ensuring high code quality and adherence to best practices
- Design and architect infrastructure for new features with the input of peers and stakeholders
- Create and maintain automated tests, and contribute to test strategy and frameworks
- Engage in engineering on-call escalated support of services owned by the team, and provide mentorship to junior engineers on support
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Other
- Effective communication behavior: can connect with both technical and non-technical audiences effectively in English, and capable of mentoring others
- A continuous learning mindset with the ability to challenge yourself and apply new knowledge, and to lead by example
- Personal drive and a proactive approach to getting things done, including identifying and solving complex problems independently
- Adapt to and contribute to the fun, fast-paced environment of our engineering team
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Flexible Time Off Program, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more!
