Staff Backend Engineer leads design and implementation of scalable distributed systems to combat identity fraud, mentors engineers, and drives complex projects. Requires 8-12 years experience, bachelor's degree, and expertise in system design and performance optimization.
225k – 265k/yr
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About the role
What you will do
Provide technical leadership by designing and implementing complex core components and distributed systems, while architecting solutions for scalability, security, modularity, and long-term maintainability.
Conduct code and architecture reviews to ensure alignment with Socure’s standards and industry best practices.
Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex initiatives, coordinating work across a small team of engineers and effectively managing scope, timelines, and resources.
Provide technical guidance, support system design efforts, and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
Proactively propose new projects, identify opportunities to enhance platform performance, reliability, and developer productivity, and help evolve Socure’s engineering practices and standards.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8–12 years of professional software engineering experience
Proven experience leading complex, large-scale engineering projects
Expert-level programming skills and mastery of software engineering principles
Strong experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems
Ability to develop complex systems while guiding architectural decisions for a team
Deep understanding of system design, performance optimization, and reliability
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