Senior Software Engineer – Data Platform

Mitek Systems

Senior Software Engineer building Mitek's cloud platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering scalable solutions. Focus on API frameworks with software development in Golang and Python.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable API services using Python or Golang, with a strong focus on cloud deployment and microservices architecture. Proficient in Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices, ensuring high-quality software delivery and operational readiness.

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Python DevelopmentGolang DevelopmentAWS DeploymentMicroservices ArchitectureCI/CD Practices

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Hard Skills

API DevelopmentUnit TestingIntegration TestingPerformance TestingDockerDistributed SystemsCloud SolutionsAgile MethodologiesContainerized ArchitecturesSoftware Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Production-Ready ServicesContinuous DeliveryOperational ReadinessAgile/ScrumDevelopment Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoMicroservicesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, deploy, and maintain production-ready, scalable API services
Build platform solutions using microservices and containerized architectures
Write and maintain unit, integration, and performance tests
Develop and maintain internal and public API documentation
Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams across the full development lifecycle
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, refinement, retrospectives)
Support deployment, monitoring, and operational readiness of services in production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with a formal software engineering background, or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong experience with Python and/or Golang
Experience developing and deploying solutions on AWS or comparable cloud platforms
Experience building cloud and/or standalone APIs
Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and/or data-intensive architectures
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery practices
Experience deploying applications using Docker
Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies
Experience writing automated unit and integration tests
Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with evolving requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Universal, supplemental, and private healthcare plan choices based on country specifics
retirement/pension plan contributions
MTK stock plan participation
life event & disability coverage
generous annual leave
company holidays
volunteer time off
e-learning license
tuition reimbursement
hackathons
home office setup allowance
pet insurance
identity theft protection
legal assistance