Senior Software Engineer

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.

As a Sr. Software Engineer for our MiVIP Team, you won’t just be writing code — you’ll 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.

If you're a problem-solver, technical leader, and cloud technology enthusiast who’s passionate about clean architecture and continuous delivery, this is your chance to make real impact.

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

What You Do (Essential 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
  
  
  

What You Need (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.

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• 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.
  
  
  

What Would be Nice (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
  
  
  

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

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• 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
  
  
  

We take pride in enabling career growth in an environment of innovation and teamwork. Our commitment to all Mitekians is to do meaningful work that matters. Our culture is defined by delivering our best to our customers by providing high value solutions and impactful outcomes, by continuously challenging convention, and by caring for each other through collaboration and celebrating our successes. We are committed to creating competitive, equitable compensation & benefits programs and career development opportunities.

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

We sincerely appreciate your interest in Mitek. We know your time is valuable and look forward to the potential of speaking with you further!

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

This position offers up to a 10% annual incentive bonus, equity and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are proud to offer competitive salary ranges aligned to industry standards. Please note that our ranges are representative and individual compensation specifics may vary based upon experience level, professional competencies and geographic differentials.