Ridge Line Services
Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management
Ridge Line Services, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550
As a Ridgeline Staff Software Engineer on the Users & Entitlements team, you'll be responsible for building, enhancing and maintaining our authentication and entitlement services in a fast-moving, progressive work environment. These services handle all user administration and ensure users are properly authenticated into and secured within the Ridgeline platform. Partnering across Ridgeline's organization, including both Security and Product engineering, is critical to the future success of these services and Ridgeline's Security First culture.
As one of our first 500 employees, you will also help preserve our culture, and influence the trajectory of an ambitious fintech startup. Our team aims to leave a legacy in an investment management industry primed for change.
What will you do?
Provide technical expertise for user authentication and authorization, performance, scalability, and securityActively contribute and review other teammate's codeActively create and review other teammate's technical design documentsDesign, build, and test solutions that integrate with Auth0 and Single Sign On Identity Providers to handle authenticationHandle On-Call rotations for production support of the authentication and authorization servicesBe involved in the entire software development process, including requirements and design, implementation, code reviews, automation, and testing through end product deliveryImpact a developing tech stack based on modern serverless frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end servicesCoach, mentor, and inspire teams of product engineers that are responsible for delivering high performing, secure enterprise applicationsProactively collaborate across Platform, Product, and Security teams as well as cross-functionally to establish partnerships and champion innovationDesired Skills and Experience
5+ years in a software engineering position with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologies2+ years experience engineering focusing on Identity and Access Management (IAM)Experience using Auth0 and Single Sign On (SSO) for authenticationHistory of architecting, designing, and delivering security-first enterprise applications in the cloud using agile development methodologiesExperience managing large and distributed code bases at scaleDeep knowledge of object-oriented programming such as Java, Kotlin, or PythonStrong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQLExperience with critical infrastructure services including monitoring, alerting, and loggingExperience using issue tracking tools such as JIRAStrong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patternsA degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related disciplineAbility to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture perspectiveExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSerious interest in having fun at workBonus :
Understanding of building back-end infrastructure using AWS, with specific focus on RDS and LambdaExperience with messaging frameworks such as KafkaWorking knowledge in JavaScript, React, HTML, CSSFamiliarity with cloud based multi-region application architecturesExperience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Pytest, and CypressExperience developing mission-critical enterprise software applications
About Ridgeline
Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry.
Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before.
With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a "Best Workplace for Innovators," by The Software Report as a "Top 100 Software Company," and by Forbes as one of "America's Best Startup Employers."
Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.
Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions.
Compensation and Benefits
[For New York and California Based Only]
The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.
The typical starting salary range for this role is: $165,000 to $200,000.
The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $175,000 to $212,500.
Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above.
As an employee at Ridgeline, you'll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product.
In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.
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As one of our first 500 employees, you will also help preserve our culture, and influence the trajectory of an ambitious fintech startup. Our team aims to leave a legacy in an investment management industry primed for change.
What will you do?
Provide technical expertise for user authentication and authorization, performance, scalability, and securityActively contribute and review other teammate's codeActively create and review other teammate's technical design documentsDesign, build, and test solutions that integrate with Auth0 and Single Sign On Identity Providers to handle authenticationHandle On-Call rotations for production support of the authentication and authorization servicesBe involved in the entire software development process, including requirements and design, implementation, code reviews, automation, and testing through end product deliveryImpact a developing tech stack based on modern serverless frameworks and cost-efficient utilization of AWS back-end servicesCoach, mentor, and inspire teams of product engineers that are responsible for delivering high performing, secure enterprise applicationsProactively collaborate across Platform, Product, and Security teams as well as cross-functionally to establish partnerships and champion innovationDesired Skills and Experience
5+ years in a software engineering position with a history of architecting and designing new products and technologies2+ years experience engineering focusing on Identity and Access Management (IAM)Experience using Auth0 and Single Sign On (SSO) for authenticationHistory of architecting, designing, and delivering security-first enterprise applications in the cloud using agile development methodologiesExperience managing large and distributed code bases at scaleDeep knowledge of object-oriented programming such as Java, Kotlin, or PythonStrong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQLExperience with critical infrastructure services including monitoring, alerting, and loggingExperience using issue tracking tools such as JIRAStrong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and architectural patternsA degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related disciplineAbility to focus on short-term deliverables while maintaining a big-picture perspectiveExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSerious interest in having fun at workBonus :
Understanding of building back-end infrastructure using AWS, with specific focus on RDS and LambdaExperience with messaging frameworks such as KafkaWorking knowledge in JavaScript, React, HTML, CSSFamiliarity with cloud based multi-region application architecturesExperience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Pytest, and CypressExperience developing mission-critical enterprise software applications
About Ridgeline
Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded by visionary tech entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to apply his successful formula of solving operational business challenges with bold innovation and human connectivity to the unique needs of the investment management industry.
Ridgeline started with a clean sheet of paper and a deep bench of experts bound by a set of core values and motivated to revolutionize an industry underserved by its current tech offerings. We are building a new, modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry and we are prioritizing security, agility, and usability to empower business like never before.
With a growing campus in Reno and offices in New York, Lake Tahoe, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a "Best Workplace for Innovators," by The Software Report as a "Top 100 Software Company," and by Forbes as one of "America's Best Startup Employers."
Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace.
Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions.
Compensation and Benefits
[For New York and California Based Only]
The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. In select locations (including, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below.
The typical starting salary range for this role is: $165,000 to $200,000.
The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is: $175,000 to $212,500.
Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above.
As an employee at Ridgeline, you'll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product.
In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits.
#LI-Hybrid