Technical Lead
Tech Lead - Backend Engineering (AI & Identity Verification)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
About the Role
We're building cutting-edge AI solutions that power real-time identity verification and data extraction for global enterprises. Our backend systems process millions of documents and transactions annually, enabling secure onboarding, fraud prevention, and compliance across industries.
We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide our backend engineering team in scaling our platform and shaping the future of intelligent document processing.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design and development of backend services that support high-throughput, low-latency document scanning and verification.
- Architect scalable microservices and APIs that integrate with machine learning and computer vision pipelines.
- Collaborate with product, design, and AI teams to deliver secure, reliable, and user-friendly solutions.
- Mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and foster a culture of innovation and ownership.
- Ensure backend systems meet enterprise-grade standards for performance, security, and compliance.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in backend engineering leadership roles.
- Strong proficiency in backend languages such as Node.js, Python, Go, or Java.
- Deep experience with distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, and API design.
- Passion for building clean, scalable systems and mentoring engineering teams.
FAQs
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