Sr. Software Engineer - MiVIP

About the Position

Sr. Software Engineer - MiVIP

Mitek Systems is a global leader in digital and biometric identity authentication, fraud prevention, and mobile deposit solutions. We are headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Mexico, and the Netherlands. As a Sr. Software Engineer for our MiVIP Team, you will shape architecture, mentor teams, and push the boundaries of modern software development. You’ll lead from the front as we design and deploy scalable, high-performance systems using a best-in-class microservices and serverless stack in AWS.

This role is available for candidates working fully remote from any of the following countries: Spain, Northern Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, or Bulgaria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud-native, production-grade APIs designed for scale, performance, and resilience.
• Participate in technical decisions, best practices, and long-term architecture strategies.
• Collaborate across product, operations, and engineering to translate requirements into well-designed features and scalable services.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code using languages like Golang and Java.
• Design and execute robust unit, integration, and performance test suites to ensure product reliability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, planning, refinement, and retrospectives.
• Drive adoption of DevOps and CI/CD methodologies to support rapid development and reliable deployment pipelines.
• Act as a mentor to junior engineers, elevating the overall technical expertise of the team.
• Serve as a problem-solver and unblocker on complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience in software development leveraging modern development platforms).
  • 5+ years of production experience with Golang and/or Java.
  • Experience in developing solutions that target cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the deployment platform.
  • Experience with building Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) systems.
  • Experience in the implementation of distributed systems based on serverless technology or microservices architecture and a passion around continuous delivery and quality engineering.
  • Understanding of agile methodologies and practices.
  • Experience developing solutions for deployment within Docker containers.
  • Experience partnering with team members to speed adoption of new tools and technologies.
  • Experience with building automated unit and integration tests for repeatable and reliable regression testing.
  • Experience with building automated load, stress, and endurance tests for repeatable and reliable performance testing.
  • Previous experience working in a SaaS or technology company.

• Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code using CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with NoSQL and relational databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, or RDS.
  • Exposure to React/Redux or other front-end frameworks.
  • Knowledge of gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or image processing technologies.
  • Understanding of machine learning concepts and architectures.
  • Experience working with user story-driven development workflows.
  • System architecture and/or design experience.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Be part of a Nasdaq-listed, high-growth company with cutting-edge technology that provides Digital Safety and Fraud Prevention to many companies with millions of users worldwide.
• Ongoing learning opportunities to level up your knowledge and take your career further.
• Work with a global leader in Digital Identity and Fraud prevention.
• Build products that power secure, seamless digital experiences.
• High-impact role in a fast-growing market.
• Excellent working atmosphere and great culture.
• 100% remote-friendly in Spain (with optional work from our office in Barcelona) or any of the following countries: UK-Northern Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, or Bulgaria.
• Work with a diverse global team passionate about technology and impact.

Benefit offerings – may vary based on geographic location

• Wellness: Universal, supplemental, and private healthcare plan choices based on country specifics.
• Financial future: retirement/pension plan contributions, MTK stock plan participation.
• Income protection: life event & disability coverage.
• Paid time off: generous annual leave, company holidays, volunteer time off.
• Learning: e-learning license, tuition reimbursement, hackathons.
• Home office setup allowance.
• Additional/optional benefits: pet insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance.

About the Company

Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) is a global leader in digital & biometric identity authentication, fraud prevention, and mobile deposit solutions. Our verified identity platform and advanced image capture solutions are built on the latest advancements in biometric recognition, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning, and trusted by over 7,500 organizations worldwide.