Backend Engineer

POWER A WORLD OF TRUST

Incode is the leading provider of world-class identity solutions that is reinventing the way humans authenticate and verify their identities online to power a world of digital trust.

Through our revolutionary identity solutions, we are unleashing the business potential of universal industries including finance, government, retail, hospitality, gaming, and more, by reducing fraud and transforming human interactions with data, products, and services.

We’re in the process of rapidly scaling our diverse global team and we’re looking for entrepreneurial individuals and leaders who are curious, driven, and excited by ownership to join a Unicorn-status scale-up!

The Opportunity

Incode is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to contribute to the development of scalable, high-performance systems that power cutting-edge identity verification solutions. In this role, you will work with a team of backend and DevOps engineers to design, build, and maintain robust APIs and domain models, leveraging your expertise in Java/Kotlin, Spring Framework, and cloud technologies like AWS. You will take a quality-first approach, ensuring code is well-structured, tested, and optimized for performance and reliability. Your responsibilities will span the full development cycle, from architecture and design to deployment and production support, with a strong emphasis on observability and database management (SQL/NoSQL). If you have a passion for building resilient, efficient, and scalable backend systems, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we invite you to be part of our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with backend and DevOps engineers to design and build high-performance, scalable backend services.
• Develop and maintain robust, secure, and efficient APIs, ensuring seamless system integrations.
• Implement best practices for software architecture, testing, and observability to enhance system reliability.
• Optimize database performance and ensure scalability of SQL/NoSQL data models.
• Write high-quality, well-documented code with comprehensive test coverage.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain coding standards.
• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and production support.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, proactively improving system performance and scalability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Proficiency in Java/Kotlin and deep understanding of the Spring Framework ecosystem.
• Experience designing scalable domain models and RESTful web APIs.
• Strong expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Hands-on experience with observability tools for monitoring and performance optimization.
• Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and distributed systems architecture.
• A quality-driven mindset, with experience writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code best practices.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Bonus: Experience working with ML-centric systems and AI-driven applications.

8 Aspects Of Our Culture

• Values are what we value
• High performance
• Freedom & responsibility
• Context, not control
• Highly aligned, loosely coupled
• Continuous Feedback
• Pay Top of Market
• Promotions & Development
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Benefits & Perks

• Meaningful Equity
• Flexible Working Hours & Workplace
• Open Vacation Policy
• Wellness Program
• International Travel Opportunities
• Additional benefits package according to location (401k, medical insurance, etc.)

Equal Opportunities

Incode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take great pride in having an inclusive, diverse, and global team and are always looking for talented and passionate people from all backgrounds and walks of life.

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