Software Engineer - II

Socure is building the identity trust infrastructure for the digital economy, focusing on real-time identity verification and fraud prevention. As a Software Engineer on the Document Verification team, you will be responsible for developing scalable backend services and integrating machine learning models to enhance document processing and verification capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services: Design, build, and support robust, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs for identity document processing and verification. Ensure systems are reliable and performant at high scale
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with Product, Data Science/Machine Learning, and Infrastructure teams to deliver new document verification features. Translate product requirements and ML model outputs into efficient backend solutions within an agile environment
• Improve code quality and practices: Champion best practices in coding, code review, testing coverage, performance optimizations, security, and CI/CD for DocV backend systems, driving enhancements in reliability and maintainability
• Own backend architecture: Take ownership of backend architectural decisions, championing best practices in API design, microservice architecture, and secure data handling. Design systems for scalability, resiliency, and seamless integration with other Socure services
• Optimize performance and reliability: Analyze production metrics and real-world usage data to continuously refine system performance, scalability, and reliability. Identify bottlenecks and proactively lead initiatives to optimize response times and uptime
• Integrate ML/CV capabilities: Collaborate with data scientists to integrate machine learning and computer vision components into the DocV backend pipeline. Ensure the successful deployment and utilization of document verification models and decision logic
• Collaborate with frontend/mobile teams: Work closely with frontend and mobile engineers to define clear API contracts, deliver a seamless end-to-end user experience, and support effective use of backend services. Assist with integration troubleshooting as needed

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience building and shipping modern backend services or distributed systems at scale, with a proven track record of delivering backend software in fast-paced environments
• Strong proficiency with backend programming languages (especially Golang) and frameworks for building APIs and microservices
• Hands-on experience developing gRPC and RESTful APIs and implementing server-side business logic
• Proven experience designing and developing scalable, high-availability microservices and APIs in cloud environments, with an understanding of fault tolerance and low latency requirements
• Solid understanding of backend performance optimization and security best practices, especially when handling sensitive data (PII)
• Skilled in profiling services, optimizing queries, and securing data in transit and at rest
• Track record of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, data scientists, and product stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts and requirements across disciplines