Staff Backend Engineer

• In this critical role, you will be a technical leader, driving the design, development, and deployment of innovative software solutions that help eliminate identity fraud. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure products. At Socure, we value teamwork, outcome-driven development, and a commitment to best-in-class technology experiences
• In this role, you will provide technical leadership by designing and implementing complex core components and distributed systems, while architecting solutions for scalability, security, modularity, and long-term maintainability
• You will conduct code and architecture reviews to ensure alignment with Socure’s standards and industry best practices
• As a Staff Backend Engineer you will 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
• You will also play a key role in team collaboration and mentorship by providing technical guidance, supporting system design efforts, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement
• Additionally, you will contribute to innovation and impact by proactively proposing new projects, identifying opportunities to enhance platform performance, reliability, and developer productivity, and helping evolve Socure’s engineering practices and standards

Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive medical coverage, including vision, dental, and FSA
• Parental Leave: Generous leave allowance for
  parents-to-be
• 401k: Pre-tax savings for retirement
• Life Insurance: Protect your family in
  case of emergency
• PTO: Take as much time as you need,
  when you need it
• 100% Remote: Work from anywhere anytime, whatever suits your lifestyle
• WFH Allowance: Generous reimbursement program to maximize your WFH setup
• Deskpass: Work in an office environment whenever you feel the need
• Mental Health Provider: Connect with clinicians when you need it
• Learning & Development: Self-education allowance & free career coaching
• Employee Assistance Program “EAP”: Lifestyle resources available as well as additional mental health resources
• Fertility Provider: Family planning solutions for those interested
• Personal Legal Support: Significant discounts with RocketLawyer- Socure is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Backend Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team within the Technology Center of Excellence
• Expert-level programming skills and mastery of software engineering principles
• Proven experience leading complex, large-scale engineering projects
• Deep understanding of system design, performance optimization, and reliability
• Strong experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 8–12 years of professional software engineering experience
• Ability to develop complex systems while guiding architectural decisions for a team