Staff Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement robust, efficient, and reliable backend services for KYC workflows, sanctions screening engines, and alert management systems
• Build and optimize case management and alert creation pipelines that enable investigators to efficiently review and disposition suspicious activity
• Develop and maintain integrations with regulatory reporting systems, including SAR filing and GoAML submissions
• Collaborate closely with compliance stakeholders, product teams, and other engineering teams to translate regulatory requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Contribute to developing new features and capabilities that enhance detection accuracy, reduce false positives, and streamline investigator workflows
• Craft and maintain technical documentation for compliance systems, ensuring auditability and facilitating regulatory examinations
• Play a pivotal role in shaping our company's engineering culture, ensuring the maintenance of high engineering standards across the organization

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer specializing in web backend development and complex system integrations
• A track record of successfully delivering high-quality production services, particularly those involving high-throughput data processing and real-time screening
• Proficiency in Golang is a significant advantage
• Proficient in English—from casual chats to formal reports

Nice to Have

• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services (AML/KYC), healthcare (HIPAA), background screening, payment security (PCI-DSS), or similar compliance-driven environments
• Familiarity with SAR/STR filing processes and GoAML or similar regulatory reporting formats
• Experience with case management systems, alert workflows, and investigation tooling