We're looking for an experienced Remote Staff Software Engineer specializing in Authentication and Administration systems to join our global remote team. In this senior technical role, you will design, develop, and maintain critical authentication and authorization infrastructure that powers our organization's security posture.
You'll work on complex, scalable systems while providing technical leadership and mentorship to our globally distributed engineering teams.
This position offers the opportunity to shape our identity management strategy and drive architectural decisions that impact the entire organization.
Design and implement robust authentication and authorization systems using industry-standard protocols such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, and JWT
Develop and maintain secure admin panels and dashboards that enable efficient system administration and user management
Architect microservices-based solutions for identity and access management, ensuring scalability and high availability
Conduct thorough security reviews and implement best practices to protect against vulnerabilities and threats
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across distributed locations to define requirements, establish technical standards, and drive implementation of authentication solutions
Partner with Product teams to understand customer needs and business objectives, translating them into technical solutions that balance security, usability, and scalability
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing
Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize authentication workflows for efficiency and reliability
Participate in on-call rotations and respond to security incidents with decisive action and technical expertise
Document system architecture, design decisions, and operational procedures to ensure organizational knowledge retention
Stay current with emerging security trends, authentication technologies, and industry compliance standards
Contribute to the evaluation and integration of third-party identity management tools and services
Required Skills and Experience:
8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing authentication and authorization systems
Advanced proficiency in Golang backend programming language (Java, Python, C++, or equivalent are more than welcome if you wish to onboard in Go!)
Deep understanding of authentication protocols and frameworks (OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, JWT)
Strong knowledge of security best practices, cryptography fundamentals, and secure coding principles
Proven experience developing admin interfaces and dashboards with complex user management features
Solid experience with relational databases
Demonstrated expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems design
Proficiency with version control systems and collaborative development workflows
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with cloud platforms and services (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure)
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA)
Experience of developing access control systems (RBAC, ABAC etc)
Experience mentoring and leading technical teams
Contributions to open-source projects related to security or identity management
Experience with API gateway solutions and rate limiting strategies
Knowledge of identity federation and single sign-on (SSO) implementations Our Values
Collaboration is our superpower
We uncover rich perspectives across the world
Success happens together
We deliver across borders. Innovation is in our blood
We’re pioneers in our industry
Our curiosity is insatiable
We bring the best ideas to life. We do what we say
We’re accountable for our work and actions
Excellence comes as standard
We’re open, honest and kind, always. We are caring
We learn from each other’s experiences
Stop and listen; every opinion matters
We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. More About Cint
We’re proud to be recognised in Newsweek’s 2025 Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®, reflecting our commitment to a culture of trust, respect, and employee growth.
In June 2021, Cint acquired Berlin-based GapFish – the world’s largest ISO certified online panel community in the DACH region – and in January 2022, completed the acquisition of US-based Lucid – a programmatic research technology platform that provides access to first-party survey data in over 110 countries.
Cint Group AB (publ), listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, this growth has made Cint a strong global platform with teams across its many global offices, including Stockholm, London, New York, New Orleans, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. (www.cint.com)
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Who We Are
Cint is a global software leader in technology-enabled digital insights and research technology. The Cint platform automates the insights-gathering process so that companies can gain access to insights faster with unparalleled scale. Cint has one of the world’s largest consumer networks for digital survey-based research, made up of over 239 million engaged respondents across more than 130 countries. Over 4,600 insights-driven companies use Cint to accelerate how they gather consumer insights and supercharge business growth.
