Senior Software Engineer, Blockchain.com

• This role requires strong technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to build systems that are both secure and user-friendly
• Proficiency in JVM languages (Kotlin, Java), Kafka and PostgresSQL
• Experience working with identity verification providers such as Sumsub, Veriff, and DXC
• Strong understanding of event driven distributed systems, APIs, and microservices architectures
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools to maintain system reliability and performance
• Familiarity with security best practices, particularly in KYC, fraud detection, and compliance systems
• Experience working in high-throughput, low-latency environments where scalability and efficiency are key
• Experience with SQL (Postgres) and NoSQL databases (Redis), ensuring optimal data storage and retrieval for KYC processes
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, Product, and Engineering teams to enhance onboarding flows
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, ensuring quick incident resolution and system improvements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring technical discussions are clear and productive

Desirable

• As a Senior Software Engineer in the KYC & Eligibility team, you will be responsible for building and optimizing the onboarding and identity verification processes at Blockchain.com
• Your work will ensure that customers can seamlessly and securely access our platform while meeting regulatory and compliance requirements
• You will collaborate with engineering, compliance, and product teams, integrating third-party identity verification providers such as Sumsub, Veriff, and DXC, to create a scalable, reliable, and efficient onboarding experience
• You will take the lead to design, develop and maintain our onboarding flows, ensuring high availability, low latency, and optimal user experience
• Design, develop, and maintain the KYC & Eligibility platform, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability
• Integrate with third-party identity verification providers (Sumsub, Veriff, DXC) and optimize interactions to reduce verification failures and improve user conversion rates
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code while upholding best practices in software development
• Set guidelines for observability and the monitoring of KYC services, leveraging tools to improve system performance and debugging capabilities
• Work closely with compliance and risk teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met while maintaining a seamless user experience
• Improve fraud detection and prevention mechanisms, ensuring that our onboarding flow remains secure and efficient
• Collaborate with backend and frontend engineers to enhance the end-to-end onboarding experience
• Contribute to technical architecture discussions, ensuring that design choices align with both business goals and system performance
• Work closely with engineering, product, and compliance teams to enhance the eligibility and onboarding experience
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to maintain code quality and consistency
• Partner with infrastructure teams to improve deployment processes, ensuring high availability and resilience
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and collaborate with other teams on shared initiatives
• Optimize KYC workflows to balance security, compliance, and user experience
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring smooth onboarding and verification processes
• Continuously evaluate and improve eligibility-related automation, reducing manual review overhead and enhancing efficiency
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and contribute to process improvements that enhance engineering effectiveness