Senior Back End Developer (Remote)

About YipitData:

YipitData is the market-leading data and analytics firm. We analyze billions of data points every day to provide accurate, detailed insights across industries, including consumer brands, technology, software, and healthcare.

Our insights team uses proprietary technology to identify, license, clean, and analyze the data that many of the world’s largest investment funds and corporations depend on. We raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation over $1B, further accelerating our growth and market impact.

We have been recognized multiple times as one of Inc’s Best Workplaces. As a fast-growing company backed by The Carlyle Group and Norwest Venture Partners, YipitData is driven by a people-first culture rooted in mastery, ownership, and transparency.

With offices in New York, Austin, Miami, Denver, Mountain View, Seattle, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Singapore, we continue to expand our reach and impact across global markets.

Why You Should Apply NOW:

• As we scale, this is a critical moment for shaping YipitData’s backend auth infrastructure. It provides a rare opportunity to have a direct, lasting impact on our core systems and user experience.
• You’ll be taking ownership of key initiatives, such as implementing OktaFGA and Auth0 integrations, which are the company’s top priorities in the coming months.
• Join a high-growth company backed by The Carlyle Group, with unmatched opportunities to grow alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

About The Role:

YipitData is looking for a Senior Engineer – Authorization & Authentication to lead our secure access systems’ implementation, maintenance, and optimization. This is a pivotal role where you will design and oversee scalable authentication and authorization processes, ensuring compliance, security, and an exceptional user experience. You will also manage internal workflows to maintain and evolve these systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Build & Implement:
• Architect and deploy scalable authentication and authorization solutions using Auth0 and Okta FGA.
• Develop robust user login, session management, and permissioning workflows.
• Drive integration with third-party Identity Providers (IdPs) such as Okta and other tools.
• Maintain & Optimize:
• Manage and enhance internal processes for maintaining authentication and authorization systems.
• Monitor system health and address issues.
• Proactively identify and implement system improvements to enhance scalability and performance.
• Collaborate & Innovate:
• Partner with engineering, product, and security team members to define requirements and deliver secure, user-friendly solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to manage system integrations with Corporate and Investor-facing platforms.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices
• Contribute to the vision and strategy for secure access systems in alignment with business objectives.

We expect NYC / East coast work hours.

You Are Likely To Succeed If:

• Have experience working with Django and Python, particularly in building and maintaining secure, scalable backend systems.
• Cloud experience (Preferred).
• Thrive in designing and maintaining secure, scalable systems and have a proven ability to manage backend workflows related to authentication and authorization (Authentication & Authorization MUST HAVE).
• Excel in collaboration and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and security, to deliver seamless, user-friendly systems.
• Are detail-oriented and passionate about creating efficient processes to maintain and improve critical infrastructure.
• Possess a growth mindset and are excited to take on high-impact challenges in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

For You:

• You’ll work with a New York-based team
• Flex PTO for any reason, including sick days (no specified limits), flexible work schedule
• Personal laptop
• Health and wellness package
• Remote work