Role Mission
As aStaff Engineer for Authentication & Authorization you will define and lead the identity and access strategy across Enpals digital and device ecosystem.
This role is critical to ensuring that:
Millions of device user and service interactions aresecure by design
Our platform scales safely across customers partners installers and internal operations
Identity becomes ashared platform capability not reinvented per team
We meet evolvingcompliance privacy and security requirementswhile maintaining developer velocity
You will operate as both an architect and a hands-on engineer shaping how identity trust and access are implemented across cloud services IoT infrastructure and customer-facing applications
What You Will Do
Define the Identity Architecture
Own theend-to-end authentication and authorization modelacross Enpal systems.
Design scalable identity solutions for:
Customer platforms and mobile/web apps
Internal operational tools and partner integrations
Machine-to-machine and event-driven communication
Establish patterns formulti-tenant identity and access controlacross markets and product lines
Build a Secure-by-Default Platform
Lead implementation of modern protocols (OAuth2 OIDC mTLS SAML where required)
Define standards for:
Fine-grained authorization (RBAC / ABAC / policy-based access)
Secure API access and gateway enforcement
Create reusable libraries SDKs and guardrails that make the secure path the easiest path
Drive Zero-Trust and Cloud-Native Security Practices
Design identity-aware infrastructure aligned with Zero Trust principles
Integrate authentication into our Azure and Kubernetes environments
Secure event-driven systems and messaging infrastructure
Collaborate with security teams on threat modeling and risk reduction
Enable Teams Through Platform Thinking
Provide a shared identity platform used by multiple engineering domains
Reduce duplication by standardizing authentication flows and access decisions
Mentor teams on correct usage patterns and security best practices
Balance strong security guarantees with usability and developer experience
Ensure Compliance Privacy and Auditability
Support GDPR-aligned identity handling and data minimization strategies
Implement traceable authorization decisions and audit logging
Contribute to regulatory and certification readiness
Qualifications :
Qualifications
We are looking for roughly a 50% fit with what we ask. The other 50% is the perspective and strengths you bring
Required Experience
8 years in software engineering including experience designing distributed systems
Proven experience designing or operatingauthentication and authorization systems at scale
Strong background in cloud-native architectures and microservices
Hands-on experience implementing identity protocols such as OAuth2 OIDC or similar.
Experience designing secure service-to-service communication patterns including the ability to translate security requirements into practical engineering solutions
Feel comfortable with: Azure Kubernetes Terraforn
you communicate clearly in English spoken and written. Crisp and concise ways of formulating your ideas and opinions. Knowledge of German is a plus
you are inspired by the energy transition and want to make a difference. We are one of the biggest players in the solar business and want to make this change with you.
you want to participate in a company where empowerment and initiative is valued. We are looking for people who want to grow their personal skills and knowledge take responsibility steer and influence for what they feel is right.
agile and lean values are embodied by you. People over processes. Code over documentation. Reducing waste by building minimum viable products first testing it with real users growing and maintaining solutions as requirements evolve.
Additional Information :
We offer:
The opportunity to shape identity foundations at one of Europes fastest-growing energy companies
A hybrid work model with flexibility between remote work and our Berlin office
A mission-driven environment contributing directly to the energy transition
A culture that values ownership initiative engineering excellence and continuous learning
At Enpal we are proud of the diversity of our team and provide a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
As the market leader in the PV (photovoltaic) sector in Germany, Enpal has now installed nearly 70,000 solar systems on rooftopsa feat recognized by some of the most prominent investors worldwide. This achievement has made us the first European start-up in the renewable energy sector ... View more