iProov is the world leader in biometric verification. We are on a mission to make the world a safer place for businesses and consumers and work with fantastic customers across a number of industry sectors - organisations using our technology include the US Department of Homeland Security, the UK Home Office, the NHS, the Australian government, the Singapore government, UBS and many more.

Diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.

The Role

Reports to: Senior Platform Architect - Identity

Location: Stockholm, SWE - (Remote)

Comp: Negotiable (Base) + Company Performance Bonus (10%) + Equity + Wider iProov Benefits

This role exists to support iProov’s continued growth by addressing several key needs within the Identity team.

As a senior engineer transitions into a new role, there’s a critical opportunity to share and preserve their knowledge, while also redistributing code ownership to mitigate single points of failure. At the same time, we’re focused on improving the operational efficiency of our identity backend systems and laying the groundwork for future team expansion, through better documentation, scalable architecture, and smoother onboarding.

In this role, you’ll take a hands-on approach to backend development, system maintenance, feature development and reducing technical debt, while working towards long-term ownership of core platform components.

How you can make an impact

Take ownership of key parts of the Identity Platform codebase.
Contribute to backend development, improve system maintainability, and drive down tech debt.
Collaborate on operations to support and eventually lead day-to-day platform maintenance tasks.
Learn from and transition knowledge from senior engineers to ensure continuity and scale.
Improve engineering hygiene: refine documentation, increase code readability, and implement practices for long-term maintainability.
Mentor and support future hires as the team grows.

What we would like to see from you

Must-Have Skills

Proven software development experience (5–10 years) across languages and paradigms, not just Python, although Python will be the dominant language at use.
Solid understanding of cryptographic fundamentals such as encryption, hashing, signatures, PKI, etc. Academic familiarity is required, but proven usage is desirable.
Strong computer literacy and architectural thinking.
Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud computing
Effective communicator, comfortable translating technical decisions into real-world impact.
Rapid learner who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys solving unfamiliar problems.
Security and privacy-first mindset, with a deep appreciation for building robust, resilient systems.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience owning and maintaining a production codebase.
Familiarity with OpenID Connect or other authentication/authorisation protocols.
Exposure to blockchain, zero-knowledge proofs, or NFTs (as a signal of deeper cryptographic understanding).
Understanding of and/or experience with verifiable credentials, such as W3C or mdoc
Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers.
Background in AI/data science concepts (our platform integrates AI-driven components).
Knowledge of DevOps, especially Kubernetes.
Experience developing or maintaining Python packages.
Experience writing thorough, automated test harnesses.

Who You Are

You’ve gained real-world experience from diverse sources including but not limited to employment, freelance work, open-source projects, or hobby programming.
You’re comfortable navigating and improving legacy codebases under high-stakes conditions.
You balance autonomy with collaboration, knowing when to take the lead and when to ask for help.
You’re intellectually honest, highly curious, and resilient (especially when things go wrong).

Why Join iProov?

Make a tangible impact on mission-critical systems used across governments and global enterprises.
Collaborate with a small, highly experienced team where your voice and ideas matter.
Work in a high-trust, low-ego environment that values learning and long-term thinking.
Help build a secure, privacy-respecting future for digital identity.

Our Culture & Recruitment Process

At iProov, we're incredibly proud of the culture we've carefully curated. Our culture enables diverse thought, curiosity and innovation. Our team strives to do everything to the highest standard possible to achieve the remarkable. To do that we need different perspectives, experiences and ideas alongside an environment where these are welcomed - we want everyone to feel confident in bringing their full capabilities to work. We firmly believe psychological safety is key to building and nurturing great teams. We’re a small and dynamic company, that means having the right skills is important, and we know that our best work emerges when people feel secure, welcomed and respected.

In accordance with Swedish employment law, including the Discrimination Act (Diskrimineringslagen), we are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities. We will not put someone at a disadvantage or treat them less favourably because of sex, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

If you need an adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to careers@iproov.com.