Build and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs for identity document processing and verification
Collaborate with Product, Data Science/Machine Learning, and Infrastructure teams to design and implement new document verification features in an agile environment
Drive improvements in code quality, testing coverage, performance optimization, security, and CI/CD practices for the DocV backend systems
Own backend architecture decisions and advocate for best practices in API design, microservice architecture, and secure data handling
Analyze production metrics and real-world usage data to continuously refine system performance, reliability, and scalability
Contribute to the integration of machine learning and computer vision components into the DocV backend pipeline
Work closely with frontend and mobile engineers to define clear API contracts and ensure a seamless end-to-end user experience

Requirements

5+ years of experience building and shipping modern backend services or distributed systems at scale
Advanced proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., GoLang, Java, Scala) and frameworks for building APIs and microservices
Hands-on experience with developing gRPC and RESTful APIs and server-side business logic
Experience building scalable, high-availability microservices and RESTful APIs that can handle large volumes of transactions
Familiarity with designing for fault tolerance and low latency in a cloud environment
Solid understanding of performance optimization and backend security best practices, especially when processing sensitive data (PII)
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, data scientists, and product stakeholders

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

GoLangJavaScalagRPCRESTful APIsmicroservicesperformance optimizationbackend securitycloud environmentserver-side business logic

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingagile methodologycross-functional teamworkadvocacy for best practicesanalytical skillsownershipadaptabilityattention to detail