checkr
Senior Software Engineer, Verifications
At a Glance
- Location
- United States
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Posted
- 2026-02-19T16:50:36-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
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
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
Team
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.