Software Engineer, Foundations

Clasp

. Build and maintain Talent shared services, including user management, authentication and SSO, role-based access control, and notification systems .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining shared services, with a strong focus on user management, authentication, and API integrations. Proficient in Python and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of CI/CD practices and cloud infrastructure.

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Python DevelopmentTypeScript/JavaScript DevelopmentAPI IntegrationCI/CD ImplementationCloud Infrastructure (AWS or Google Cloud)

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Hard Skills

PythonDjangoFlaskFastAPITypeScriptJavaScriptPostgreSQLAPI DevelopmentCI/CD (GitHub Actions)Authentication and Authorization

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaborationFeedback Culture

Tools & Technologies

AWSGoogle CloudCursorCopilotClaude

Industry Keywords

SaaSSSOOAuthRole-Based PermissionsEvent-Driven SystemsHRISATSFintechFinancial ServicesInfrastructure as Code

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDjangoFlaskJavaScriptNext.jsPostgresPythonReactTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain Talent shared services, including user management, authentication and SSO, role-based access control, and notification systems
Implement and maintain data exchange integrations and APIs with employers, schools, and partner systems, including clear contracts, error handling, and monitoring
Write reusable services, libraries, and documentation for adoption by other engineering teams
Write clean, tested, maintainable front-end and back-end code
Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
Apply AI-assisted development techniques including code generation, test writing, refactoring, and documentation
Work with Product, QA, Security, and Compliance to turn identity, access, and data-handling requirements into software
Improve CI/CD pipelines, test coverage, and observability
Participate in the on-call rotation
Contribute to continuous learning, high standards, and direct, low-ego feedback
Own shared-service components from design through production and grow into ownership of larger systems
Report to the Tech Lead, Foundations, and collaborate with teammates, product partners, and engineers on other domain teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally at a SaaS startup or similar environment, with experience owning features end to end
Strong fluency in Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar) and TypeScript/JavaScript (React, Next.js), with working knowledge of PostgreSQL
Experience building and consuming APIs
Understanding of authentication and authorization basics (sessions, tokens, OAuth, role-based permissions)
Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions or similar)
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Google Cloud)
Comfort debugging in production with logs and monitoring
AI-native workflow using coding tools such as Cursor, Copilot, or Claude as a force multiplier
Strong written and verbal communication, including documentation
Genuine interest in technology that expands access to education and economic mobility
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Nice to have: Experience with SSO (SAML, OIDC) or user provisioning (e.g., SCIM)
Nice to have: Experience building notification or messaging systems or other event-driven systems
Nice to have: Experience with integrations to HRIS, ATS, or other partner systems
Nice to have: Experience working in a regulated environment such as fintech or financial services
Nice to have: Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or similar)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive cash and equity compensation
Health benefits (health, dental, & vision)
Student loan repayment benefits
401k + match
Flexible PTO policy
Opportunities to grow and perform in a fast-paced environment alongside a stellar team