Senior Backend Software Engineer

Checkr is looking for a skilled Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the Product Enablement team. Our team is dedicated to enhancing Checkr's scalability, flexibility, and speed to market for products by developing and promoting adoption of foundational platform components. You will play a critical role in executing proof of concept projects, driving towards a north star architectural vision for our background check products, and ensuring seamless internal customer validation and platform adoption.

You will be vital in deprecating legacy platforms to reduce complexity and enhance developer productivity. Addressing the slow speed of new product development and mitigating tech debt are key challenges in this role, ensuring the robustness and reliability of our platform. If you enjoy working on impactful product platform solutions and thrive while collaborating with diverse teams, come join us!

What you'll do:

• Own the product development of product platform features from design, implementation, to release
• Partner closely with other Engineering and Product teams in architecting new platform capabilities
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve our products
• Deliver performant, reliable, scalable, and secure code
• Monitor, investigate, triage, and resolve production issues as they arise for services owned by the team
• Provide mentorship to engineers on the team and across the organization

What you bring:

• 5+ years of backend software development experience
• Strong proficiency in at least one of Ruby (preferred), Python, or Golang
• Strong domain modeling, object design and system architecture skills
• Solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as relational databases, data structure and algorithms, Object Relational Mapping, REST APIs, microservices, etc.
• A strong sense of ownership across all aspects of the development lifecycle
• Desire to collaborate and share knowledge with peers, both within the team and across the organization
• An eagerness to learn, improve, and innovate

What you'll get:

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend

At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.