Senior Software Engineer - Criminal Searches Team

About The Role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Criminal Searches team. This team plays a crucial role in our mission by developing and maintaining the systems that conduct accurate and efficient criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient systems for criminal record searches.
• Optimize search algorithms and systems to improve speed and accuracy of criminal background checks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and improve search functionalities.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with legal and privacy requirements.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments.
• Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to define and implement new features.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-stack software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in at least one of Ruby (preferred), Python, or Golang.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and search algorithms.
• Solid understanding of database systems, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (preferably AWS).
• Knowledge of security best practices and data privacy concerns.
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Nice to Have

• Basic knowledge of machine learning concepts and their applications in search and data processing.
• Proficiency in React, Angular, or similar frontend technologies.

What You Get

• 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, home office stipend.

At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages.

One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we’ve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion.