Backend Developer

Authenticating.com (Santa Monica, California) is looking for a talented, hard-working, India-based developer on our engineering team to be a utility player. Authenticating.com provides Identity Verification as a Service and other essential products and services to prevent fraud, add trust and safety, mitigate risk, deter theft, stop loss, protect assets, and ensure the most well-informed decisions based on accurate, verifiable data.

The primary role will be to develop, maintain, and support our products, services, and back-office technologies required to operate the business from the top down and front to back.

You must be able to multi-task and manage many responsibilities at a time. You must also be comfortable contacting clients, team members, vendors, etc., through various channels. Problem-solving skills and initiative are fundamental requirements of the position and the determining factors in your evaluation. You will be co-developing and independently developing several products simultaneously and will be expected to organize and document your efforts diligently. You must annotate the Jira and Trello boards we use frequently and update the team regularly.

You can enjoy the freedom of an independent, home-based position that could be very lucrative if you can be very productive. The ideal applicant must be tremendously self-sufficient and self-disciplined. They must also possess a strong ability to solve problems, express doubts, and push back when necessary.

Requirements

• 2-4 years experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in JavaScript.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and experience with Express.js
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services
• Experience working in a product company is preferred.
• Develop and maintain the server-side logic of our web applications
• Integrate front-end elements into the application
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure the best possible user experience.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Implement security and data protection measures

Qualities we look for

• Manage time efficiently.
• Has excellent communication.
• Enthusiastic and energetic about solving the problems we face.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with a goal-oriented personality.
• Experienced carrying a high workload in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment and relentlessly focused on impact.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and debugging responsive web and mobile applications for the company.

Benefits

• Salary will vary based on skill level and experience
• Direct deposit via Wise.com
• Time off as needed