Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Data)

About this role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Data) based in Canada.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help build and maintain the critical identity infrastructure that enables secure, seamless customer onboarding, authentication, and verification across multiple digital products. You will design and deliver highly available, low-latency backend systems that support reliable user experiences at scale. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will take ownership of significant technical initiatives, guide projects from planning through implementation, and make architectural decisions that balance performance, reliability, and maintainability. You will partner closely with product managers, designers, analytics specialists, and fellow engineers to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful business outcomes. This role offers opportunities to influence engineering standards, improve operational excellence, and mentor teammates while contributing to a distributed, global engineering organization. Join a remote-first team that values technical ownership, continuous learning, and the development of transparent, dependable digital experiences.


Accountabilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable backend systems supporting customer onboarding, identity verification, and authentication across multiple product experiences.
• Own and deliver quarterly team objectives, translating business priorities into clear technical plans and actionable engineering initiatives.
• Lead engineers through complex and ambiguous technical challenges, ensuring projects progress effectively while providing guidance and support throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Architect and implement highly available, low-latency distributed systems that meet demanding reliability, performance, and scalability requirements.
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