About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our Enterprise Identity Verification team and work on our enterprise identity verification solution, delivered as both SaaS and on-premise deployments. You'll drive technical decisions, own domain initiatives end-to-end, and mentor fellow engineers.You'll shape the technical direction of verification workflows, collaborate on architectural initiatives with our Enterprise Software Architect, and work across teams to solve complex identity verification challenges at scale.What You'll DoBuild and optimize eKYC system for identity verification and compliance workflowsDesign and implement verification workflows for reliable, durable executionBuild high-performance REST APIs with FastAPIIntegrate APIs for document verification, biometric authentication, and fraud detectionImplement data validation pipelines to meet regulatory standards (KYC/AML, GDPR)Ensure security and compliance in handling sensitive customer dataOptimize system performance, scalability, and reliabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams (product, platform, business analysts)Ensure high code quality through testing, type hints, and code reviewsRequirementsRequired5+ years of professional Python development experienceStrong experience with FastAPI or similar API frameworksSolid understanding of async Python (asyncio)Understanding of distributed systems concepts (retries, idempotency, sagas)Solid understanding of PostgreSQL (query optimization, schema design)Experience building and maintaining microservices architecturesProficiency with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelinesStrong REST API design skills (OpenAPI/Swagger)Solid understanding of SaaS architecture principles and multi-tenancy patternsPreferredFamiliarity with Pydantic for data validationStrong testing practices (pytest, integration testing, performance)Experience with caching patterns and in-memory stores like RedisUnderstanding of event-driven architectures and message queues (Temporal, RabbitMQ, Kafka)Experience creating technical documentation and architecture diagramsUnderstanding of workflow orchestration concepts (durable execution, retries, state management)Experience with ORM frameworks (Odoo, Django, SQLAlchemy)Nice to HaveBackground in identity verification or the biometrics domainJavaScript/React for frontend collaborationJava/Kotlin for working with biometric servicesAWS cloud services experienceFamiliarity with Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrumban)Familiarity with observability practices (logging, monitoring, tracing)Tech StackPython 3.12, FastAPI, Temporal, Odoo, PostgreSQL, Redis, S3, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, MicroservicesBenefitsLevel📊 This role is at Medior/ Senior level.CompensationAt Innovatrics, we offer highly competitive salaries because we value top talent who share our values and goals. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience, qualifications, and location.💶 Salary gross range: from €3,700 up, tied to competency & technical evaluation, and seniority of the candidate. Interview ProcessHere is the typical interview process for this role:👋 Introduction Stage (~30 min.)Recruiter Screen🧑‍💻 Team Interview Stage (~120 min.)We have a one single interview round that takes approximately 2 - 2,5 hours and is divided into two stages:Stage 1: Technical Interview (60 min)An interactive session with our technical team, focusing on your problem-solving approach and technical knowledge relevant to the role.Stage 2: Practical Collaboration (60~90 min)A hands-on session where you will work directly with our Software Engineers and Hiring Manager on a real-world problem. This is a practical, collaborative exercise designed to see how you approach challenges, communicate your reasoning, and co-create solutions in real time.🎯 Final Stage (~30 min.)CARES Interview: Final conversation with our CARES committee to ensure alignment with our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Shared Mission.Reference checks and background verificationWe encourage candidates to request additional conversations with anyone they would like to meet.Benefitshttps://careers.innovatrics.com/ Learn More About UsLearn more about our culture, values, and what it’s like to work at Innovatrics:
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our Enterprise Identity Verification team and work on our enterprise identity verification solution, delivered as both SaaS and on-premise deployments. You'll drive technical decisions, own domain initiatives end-to-end, and mentor fellow engineers.
You'll shape the technical direction of verification workflows, collaborate on architectural initiatives with our Enterprise Software Architect, and work across teams to solve complex identity verification challenges at scale.
What You'll Do
- Build and optimize eKYC system for identity verification and compliance workflows
- Design and implement verification workflows for reliable, durable execution
- Build high-performance REST APIs with FastAPI
- Integrate APIs for document verification, biometric authentication, and fraud detection
- Implement data validation pipelines to meet regulatory standards (KYC/AML, GDPR)
- Ensure security and compliance in handling sensitive customer data
- Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, platform, business analysts)
- Ensure high code quality through testing, type hints, and code reviews
Requirements
Required
- 5+ years of professional Python development experience
- Strong experience with FastAPI or similar API frameworks
- Solid understanding of async Python (asyncio)
- Understanding of distributed systems concepts (retries, idempotency, sagas)
- Solid understanding of PostgreSQL (query optimization, schema design)
- Experience building and maintaining microservices architectures
- Proficiency with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong REST API design skills (OpenAPI/Swagger)
- Solid understanding of SaaS architecture principles and multi-tenancy patterns
Preferred
- Familiarity with Pydantic for data validation
- Strong testing practices (pytest, integration testing, performance)
- Experience with caching patterns and in-memory stores like Redis
- Understanding of event-driven architectures and message queues (Temporal, RabbitMQ, Kafka)
- Experience creating technical documentation and architecture diagrams
- Understanding of workflow orchestration concepts (durable execution, retries, state management)
- Experience with ORM frameworks (Odoo, Django, SQLAlchemy)
Nice to Have
- Background in identity verification or the biometrics domain
- JavaScript/React for frontend collaboration
- Java/Kotlin for working with biometric services
- AWS cloud services experience
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrumban)
- Familiarity with observability practices (logging, monitoring, tracing)
Tech Stack
Python 3.12, FastAPI, Temporal, Odoo, PostgreSQL, Redis, S3, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, Microservices
Benefits
Level
đź“Š This role is at Medior/ Senior level.
Compensation
At Innovatrics, we offer highly competitive salaries because we value top talent who share our values and goals. Compensation is determined based on your level, skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
💶 Salary gross range: from €3,700 up, tied to competency & technical evaluation, and seniority of the candidate.
Interview Process
Here is the typical interview process for this role:
đź‘‹ Introduction Stage (~30 min.)
🧑‍💻 Team Interview Stage (~120 min.)
We have a one single interview round that takes approximately 2 - 2,5 hours and is divided into two stages:
- Stage 1: Technical Interview (60 min)
An interactive session with our technical team, focusing on your problem-solving approach and technical knowledge relevant to the role.
- Stage 2: Practical Collaboration (60~90 min)
A hands-on session where you will work directly with our Software Engineers and Hiring Manager on a real-world problem. This is a practical, collaborative exercise designed to see how you approach challenges, communicate your reasoning, and co-create solutions in real time.
🎯 Final Stage (~30 min.)
- CARES Interview: Final conversation with our CARES committee to ensure alignment with our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Shared Mission.
- Reference checks and background verification
We encourage candidates to request additional conversations with anyone they would like to meet.
Learn More About Us
Learn more about our culture, values, and what it’s like to work at Innovatrics:
Work Where Your Code Has ImpactSmall teams. Global scale. Real responsibility from day one.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------What You’ll Help BuildAt Innovatrics, we build biometric technologies that power elections, border control, digital identity, and secure onboarding systems across 80+ countries. Our algorithms have touched the lives of over a billion people. Here, your work won’t disappear into a backlog – it will shape real-world systems that matter.Where You’ll WorkInnovatrics HQ is in Bratislava, Slovakia, with offices in: Brazil, Czech Republic, Singapore, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan (R.O.C.)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Why You’ll Want to Work HereGlobal impact, local rootsFrom our HQ in Bratislava, we develop top-tier biometric solutions trusted by governments and businesses worldwide.Meaningful workOur products solve real-world challenges like elections, border control and digital identity. No fluff, no gimmicks.You’ll be trustedAt Innovatrics, everyone is empowered to design, build, and take ownership of their work, not just implement.Challenge is part of the jobCustom deployments, edge cases, tight integration – we work on complex systems, not copy-paste features.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Principles You’ll Stand ForCollaborationWe build better when we build together. We actively share ideas, support each other across teams, and avoid working in silos.AccountabilityWe own our actions and outcomes. We’re honest about mistakes and focus on finding solutions instead of shifting blame.RespectWe value diverse perspectives, speak up thoughtfully, and communicate with kindness and professionalism—even when it’s hard.ExcellenceWe pursue practical, effective solutions and welcome change that improves how we work. No unnecessary complexity, just quality that scales.Shared MissionWe align our individual strengths with the company’s goals. We work for collective success, not personal ego. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find Your RoleWe’re hiring across roles and levels. Browse our open positions and see where you can make an impact.[View Open Roles]
Work Where Your Code Has Impact
Small teams. Global scale. Real responsibility from day one.
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What You’ll Help Build
At Innovatrics, we build biometric technologies that power elections, border control, digital identity, and secure onboarding systems across 80+ countries. Our algorithms have touched the lives of over a billion people. Here, your work won’t disappear into a backlog – it will shape real-world systems that matter.
Where You’ll Work
Innovatrics HQ is in Bratislava, Slovakia, with offices in: Brazil, Czech Republic, Singapore, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan (R.O.C.)
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Why You’ll Want to Work Here
Global impact, local roots
From our HQ in Bratislava, we develop top-tier biometric solutions trusted by governments and businesses worldwide.
Meaningful work
Our products solve real-world challenges like elections, border control and digital identity. No fluff, no gimmicks.
You’ll be trusted
At Innovatrics, everyone is empowered to design, build, and take ownership of their work, not just implement.
Challenge is part of the job
Custom deployments, edge cases, tight integration – we work on complex systems, not copy-paste features.
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Principles You’ll Stand For
Collaboration
We build better when we build together. We actively share ideas, support each other across teams, and avoid working in silos.
Accountability
We own our actions and outcomes. We’re honest about mistakes and focus on finding solutions instead of shifting blame.
Respect
We value diverse perspectives, speak up thoughtfully, and communicate with kindness and professionalism—even when it’s hard.
Excellence
We pursue practical, effective solutions and welcome change that improves how we work. No unnecessary complexity, just quality that scales.
Shared Mission
We align our individual strengths with the company’s goals. We work for collective success, not personal ego.
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Find Your Role
We’re hiring across roles and levels. Browse our open positions and see where you can make an impact.
[View Open Roles]
