Software Engineer - MiVIP

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. We are headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Mexico, and the Netherlands. Visit us at www.miteksystems.com.

At Mitek, we believe that teams are more resilient, effective, and innovative when they benefit from a wide range of ideas, lived experiences, and perspectives. The strength of our organization is deeply rooted in the people who power it.​

We know that a workforce reflecting the richness of our communities and customers helps us better serve their needs. These lived experiences influence our decisions, shape our products, services, and help us grow with intention. When it comes to talent, our goal is clear: to discover exceptional individuals and to ensure they discover us. We prioritize drive, skill, experience, and ambition in everything we do for our clients.

We are Virtual 1st! Whether you choose to work remotely from your home office or in-person from one of Mitek’s offices, our practices, processes and tools are designed to enable your success. At Mitek, the Future of Work is about flexibility and preference wherever and whenever we are working.

Join Mitek’s high-performing engineering team and help build the next generation of our cloud-native identity verification platform.

As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a role in designing, building, and scaling high-availability API solutions on AWS.

You’ll collaborate with talented engineers, CloudOps, DevOps, and Product Managers to deliver elegant, performant systems that power trusted digital experiences worldwide.

What You Will Do (Essential Responsibilities):

• Design, build, and deploy production-grade APIs and services in Golang within a microservices/serverless architecture.
• Own your code from design to deployment — ensuring scalability, security, and performance at every step.
• Automate testing and delivery through robust unit, integration, and performance tests.
• Document your work clearly for internal stakeholders and external developers consuming our public APIs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, researchers, and operations teams to translate ideas into production-ready features.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and help drive continuous improvement.

Who You Are (Soft Skills/Attributes):

• Analytical and inventive — you experiment, learn fast, and refine your approach.
• A creative problem solver who can cut through complexity and find elegant solutions.
• Organized and adaptive — able to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• A clear communicator who sets expectations, gives feedback, and collaborates effectively.
• A team player with a growth mindset and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Comfortable working with ambiguous requirements and shaping clarity as you go.
• Experienced enough to mentor peers and contribute to technical direction.
• Excited to explore new technologies and bring modern engineering practices to life.

What You Bring (Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience using modern frameworks and tools.
• Proven experience designing and deploying solutions on AWS.
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Hands-on experience with microservices or serverless architectures.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and continuous delivery principles.
• Experience building and deploying Dockerized applications.
• Ability to drive the adoption of new tools and technologies across teams.
• Experience building automated unit, integration, and performance tests for reliability at scale.

What Would be Nice (Preferred Skills & Experience):

• At least 1 year of production experience in Golang.
• Familiarity with AWS services like ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and KMS.
• Infrastructure as code experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Database experience with MongoDB, DocumentDB, DynamoDB, or RDS.
• Frontend exposure to React/Redux or similar JavaScript frameworks.
• Programming experience in Java, Python, Groovy, Bash, or C++.
• Familiarity with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or image processing.
• Awareness of machine learning architectures or data pipelines.
• Experience delivering features from user stories through to deployment in Agile environments.

What We Offer

• 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 (with optional work from our Barcelona office in Sant Cugat).
• Work with a diverse global team passionate about technology and impact.
• Continuous learning and growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, perks and benefits.