Senior Backend Engineer
Core
Design and scale backend systems for identity verification and account protection workflows to prevent fraud and secure user accounts.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer
Builds
Production services, APIs, database schemas, and authentication/authorization systems for identity verification platform
Domain
Cybersecurity / Identity Verification / Fintech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend system design, API development, Relational database design (PostgreSQL), Cloud infrastructure (AWS), Authentication and authorization, Security engineering, Production ownership, Code review and mentorship
Preferred skills
Identity and fraud prevention, OAuth/SAML/JWT, Frontend frameworks (React/Vue), Early-stage startup experience, Observability and reliability engineering
Technologies
Node.js, Go, Python, Java, PostgreSQL, AWS, React, Vue
Responsibilities
Design and operate backend services and APIs for identity verification, Own database schema design and query performance, Build and harden authentication and data-protection systems, Design for correctness under load and failure handling, Partner with product to ship secure customer-facing workflows, Operate and debug complex production issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
