
Revolutionizing background checks with AI technology
Checkr is a leading background check platform headquartered in San Francisco, California, leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline the hiring process. Trusted by over 10,000 customers, including Uber and Instacart, Checkr has raised $220 million in funding, achieving a valuation of $4.6 bill...
Checkr offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-friendly work environment. Employees also benefit from a compr...
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Checkr • Denver, Colorado, United States; San Francisco, California, United States
Checkr is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance developer experience within their Platform Engineering group. You'll work with Ruby, Golang, and Python to improve tooling and best practices. This role requires 5+ years of backend development experience.
You have 5+ years of backend development experience, proficient in Ruby, Golang, Python, or similar languages. Your solid grasp of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and databases, enables you to tackle complex engineering challenges effectively. You are passionate about enhancing developer experience (DevEx) and optimizing tooling, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and a proactive attitude in your work. Collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing are integral to your approach, as you thrive on aligning diverse groups toward a shared vision. Your experience in system architecture, domain modeling, and object-oriented design equips you to define best practices that enhance how services are built and maintained.
Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD practices would be beneficial, as well as familiarity with microservices architecture. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a team that values innovation and problem-solving.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Developer Experience team, you will drive initiatives to enhance how services are built and maintained. Your role will be instrumental in defining best practices and creating pathways that enable the engineering organization to deliver efficient and robust software solutions. You will collaborate closely with other engineers to identify pain points in the development process and implement solutions that improve overall productivity. Your contributions will directly impact the developer experience, making it easier for your colleagues to build and maintain high-quality software.
You will also participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers while ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices. Your expertise will guide the team in adopting new technologies and methodologies that enhance the development workflow. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow in their careers. You will be involved in architectural discussions, contributing to the design of scalable and maintainable systems that align with Checkr's mission of building a trusted workplace.
Checkr offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where you can make a significant impact. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of talented engineers who are dedicated to solving complex problems. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to power safe and fair decisions through technology, and be part of a company recognized for its contributions to the industry.
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