Senior Backend Software Engineer, Identity

IDScan.net develops identity verification and fraud prevention software. The Senior Backend Software Engineer, Identity will build and maintain scalable backend systems for identity verification, document scanning, and fraud prevention, including AI/ML integrations and secure data handling.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable identity verification and document scanning platforms using modern programming languages and frameworks
• Build and optimize high-performance backend systems, APIs, and microservices for identity verification workflows
• Implement secure data handling, encryption, and storage solutions to protect sensitive personally identifiable information (PII)
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to implement features that enhance user experience, fraud detection, and compliance workflows
• Develop systems to detect fraudulent documents, synthetic identities, deepfakes, and identity spoofing attempts
• Optimize image and video processing pipelines for mobile and web-based ID scanning
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical strategy planning to drive engineering excellence
• Work alongside our Sales Engineers to assist with system setup, customer onboarding and troubleshooting, and testing of customer implementations of our VeriScan and DIVE products

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in identity verification, document scanning, fintech, or cybersecurity
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C#, or Go and experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience integrating machine learning models, OCR/document parsing, and biometric authentication systems
• Knowledge of security standards, encryption, and secure coding practices
• Familiarity with KYC/AML compliance, GDPR/CCPA regulations, and identity verification best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, Agile environment
• Strong communication skills for technical discussions, writing detailed documentation, etc