Design and implement robust, scalable verification systems and APIs
Lead architectural decisions for identity verification workflows and data processing pipelines
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical standards and best practices
Build and maintain core backend verification services, including document verification, biometric matching, and fraud detection systems
Develop backend integrations with third-party identity providers, government databases, and verification services
Design and implement scalable data processing pipelines and workflow engines
Optimise system performance and reliability to handle high-volume verification requests
Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for backend services
Ensure all backend systems meet stringent security requirements and compliance standards (SOC 2, GDPR, UK GDPR, etc.)
Implement data encryption, secure storage, and privacy-preserving technologies in backend services
Collaborate with security teams on threat modelling and vulnerability assessments
Stay current with identity verification regulations and industry standards
Work closely with product managers to translate business requirements into robust backend technical solutions
Collaborate with ML/AI teams on improving verification accuracy and fraud detection through backend service integration
Participate in on-call rotations and backend incident response procedures
Contribute to technical roadmap planning and backend technology evaluation

5+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a senior role
Experience with modern backend technologies (Go, Python, Java, Node.js, or similar)
Experience building high-availability, high-performance systems at scale
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and CDN management
Extensive experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Understanding of encryption, authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML), and secure coding practices
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives
Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced startup environment

Senior Backend Engineer

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