Senior Software Engineer, Verifications

Checkr • San Francisco, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Verifications team at Checkr, you will play a crucial role in advancing our product in our mission to create the data platform of the future. This team focuses on mature products, such as employment, education, drug, and health screenings, by expanding supply chains and enhancing user experiences. They aim to innovate existing products by exploring partnerships and real-time offerings. There are plans to invest in international products to improve turnaround times and customer experiences, with a focus on achieving feature and product parity with their domestic offerings.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend software development experience with a strong proficiency in Ruby (preferred), Golang, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as relational and non-relational databases, data structures, algorithms, and REST APIs
• Experience with domain modeling, object design, and system architecture
• Proven track record of writing clear, tested, and concise code
• Proficiency to set expectations and inform decisions through project estimates based on the information available
• Ability to write and review technical proposals, providing constructive feedback and articulating trade-offs
• Strong sense of ownership across all aspects of the development lifecycle, including incident response and accountability for product robustness
• Desire to collaborate and share knowledge with peers, both within the team and across the organization
• Eagerness to learn, improve, and innovate in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Develop new platform capabilities and product offerings from design through release
• Find the balance between speed to market and long-term growth by designing for the horizon and building for today
• Partner with Product to define appropriately sized initiatives to construct a roadmap that meets business needs quarter over quarter
• Preserve customer goodwill by ensuring system availability by participating in on-call rotation, addressing support tickets, and taking action on preventative measures to improve reliability
• Provide mentorship to engineers on the team and across the organization
• Play an active role in the continuous improvement of the engineering organization through lunch table discussions, team showcases, and reviews with senior leadership

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees