Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. The company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to advance its product and create the data platform of the future by architecting and delivering new platform capabilities and key product initiatives, modernizing the technical stack, simplifying system architecture, and automating manual workflows.
Requirements
- 5+ 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
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
Other
- 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
- Individuals are expected to work from the office 2-3 days a week.
- Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences.
