Senior Backend Developer

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our rapidly growing team. This is an amazing opportunity to join Sumsub and make an immediate and real impact on the future of our product.

Our Stack:

• Main language: Java 17
• Java Framework: Dropwizard / Restler
• DB: MongoDB / ClickHouse / Redis
• Others: Apache Kafka / Kafka Streams / Elasticsearch / OpenSearch (k-NN) / Airflow

What You Will Be Doing:

• Development of data processing algorithms related to remote identification / authentication of individuals (both product and technical).
• Improvement and development from scratch of internal tools for compliance officers.
• Test driven development and A/B testing.
• Optimization and automation of CI/CD pipelines to increase reliability and deployment speed.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Good command of the English language
• Familiarity with our development stack
• Understanding of product and a passion for building software that provides a great experience
• Experience developing clean, high-quality code and automated tests to verify its operation
• Team player, strong communication skills, and empathy
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Remote-first, trust-based culture.
• True flexibility in working hours.
• Extra time off including your birthday as a holiday, 10 personal days, seven sick days without paperwork, and extra time for Christmas and New Year.
• Work that matters with a mission to build a secure, accessible, and inclusive digital world.
• Fair and transparent compensation, benchmarked to the market.
• Global work environment across continents and time zones.
• Growth opportunities with clear goals, open feedback, and personal development plans.
• Team offsites fully covered for in-person collaboration.
• Access to necessary tools and hardware for your work.
• A friendly and inclusive work culture that values individuality and diverse perspectives.

Company Description

Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance. From identity and business verification to ongoing monitoring, our platform adapts to different risk appetites and market demands, ensuring global compliance. It allows customizing analytics and workflows with a no-code interface.

Over 4,000 clients — including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Vodafone, Duolingo, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo — trust Sumsub to accelerate growth, prevent fraud, and maintain compliance worldwide.