Software Engineer - II

CybSafe; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Offers Equity

Offers Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Software Engineer for its Document Verification team. The role involves developing scalable backend services and APIs that enhance identity verification processes using advanced machine learning capabilities. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in backend development, especially in Golang, and possess strong collaboration skills for effective cross-team integration. This provides an exciting opportunity within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building and shipping modern backend services or distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency with backend programming languages and frameworks, especially Golang.
• Proven experience designing scalable, high-availability microservices and APIs in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services for identity document processing and verification.
• Partner with Product, Data Science/Machine Learning, and Infrastructure teams.
• Champion best practices in coding, code review, and testing for backend systems.

Skills

Backend programming (especially Golang)

Microservices and API development

Cloud environments

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance optimization

Job description

Location

Illinois - Remote

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Tech

Compensation

• $140K – $160K • Offers Equity • Offers Bonus

This is a base salary range for this job based on the job requirements.

Base pay is only one component of Socure's compensation and our total rewards package includes equity, benefits, and an annual bonus or a commission plan.

Why Socure?

At Socure, we’re on a mission—to verify 100% of good identities in real time and eliminate identity fraud from the internet.

Using predictive analytics and advanced machine learning trained on billions of signals to power RiskOS™, Socure has created the most accurate identity verification and fraud prevention platform in the world. Trusted by thousands of leading organizations—from top banks and fintechs to government agencies—we solve real, high-impact problems at scale. Come join us!

About the Role

As a Software Engineer on Socure’s Document Verification (DocV) team, you will play a key role in building and enhancing the core server-side components that power large-scale identity verification. You’ll develop critical microservices and APIs responsible for document capture, processing, and verification—integrating with advanced machine learning models to ensure ID authenticity and detect fraud. Your contributions will enable millions of users to verify their identities quickly and securely, strengthening Socure’s reputation for trust, speed, and security.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• Experience: 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.

• Programming skills: 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.

• Scalable systems expertise: Proven experience designing and developing scalable, high‑availability microservices and APIs in cloud environments, with an understanding of fault tolerance and low latency requirements.

• Performance & security: 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.

• Team collaboration: 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.

Socure is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in all its forms within our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need an accommodation during any stage of the application or hiring process—including interview or onboarding support—please reach out to your Socure recruiting partner directly.