You are a pragmatic software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and building scalable, secure systems. You have a strong foundation in backend development and a passion for identity, authentication, and platform services. You enjoy collaborating across teams, learning new technologies, and delivering software that creates meaningful customer impact.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Software Engineer at Intellistack you’ll be part of the team that develops and owns identity and authentication, policy and access control, integrations, notifications, and AI services including Omni.
Your work will directly contribute to platform security, enterprise customer adoption, product innovation, and business growth.
Design and build RESTful APIs and microservices that support internal and external platform capabilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and Python
Build and enhance identity platform capabilities supporting OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SSO, and SCIM-based provisioning
Develop scalable event-driven services and integrations using Kafka
Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications running in Kubernetes environments
Partner with Product, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing platform services
Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and engineering planning
Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement durable solutions
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, observability practices, and engineering automation initiatives
Leverage AI-powered development tools to improve productivity, quality, and delivery velocity
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
3+ years of professional backend software engineering experience developing backend or platform services
Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices
Working knowledge of identity and access management concepts, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SSO, and SCIM
Experience with event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar messaging technologies
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, observability, and CI/CD
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
BONUS POINTS
Experience deploying and supporting applications in Kubernetes environments
Experience integrating with Okta, Auth0, Ping Identity, or Keycloak
Experience building enterprise SSO, SAML, or user provisioning solutions
Familiarity with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code practices
Experience with OpenTelemetry, Datadog, Grafana, or similar observability platforms
Experience working in a SaaS product environment
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
We move fast. We think deep. We build what’s next.
At Intellistack, we’re redefining how teams work-powered by people, accelerated by AI. Our platform helps organizations move smarter, faster, and further by combining human insight, AI-driven automation, and intelligent work management tools.
This is a place for bold thinkers, fast movers, and deep builders. We wow our customers, stretch what’s possible, and grow a culture where feedback is fuel and AI isn’t a threat-it’s your edge. Whether you’re launching a feature, solving a complex technical challenge, or shaping the future of our platform, you’ll have autonomy, trust, and the tools to do the best work of your career.
We don’t hire passengers. We hire builders. And if you’re here to grow, lead, and leave your mark, we’ll supercharge your talent.
We offer
Flexible PTO that empowers work-life balance
Health and wellness benefits that support you and your family
Professional development support, including a learning stipend to help you grow
A flexible hybrid work environment that balances autonomy with opportunities for in-person collaboration
An inclusive, authentic community where your voice matters and you can be yourself
We are a hybrid workforce with key hubs in Denver, Fishers (Indiana), Los Angeles, Toronto, and Krakow, Poland. While some roles may require proximity to a hub location, our approach is built on trust, collaboration, and doing what works best for our people and the business.
Intellistack is an equal opportunity employer, passionately committed to equitable hiring and boldly dedicated to diversity in our work and teams. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniformed service member status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds — especially women, people of color (including bilingual and bicultural individuals), LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities — to apply. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, you might be the right candidate for this or other roles.
