Technology That Powers Trust
Modern cloud infrastructure, AI-powered matching, real-time database integrations, and enterprise-grade security. Built from the ground up to deliver faster, more accurate background screening at any scale.
Why Technology Matters in Background Screening
The right architecture makes the difference between minutes and days.
Legacy Systems
Traditional providers use 20-year-old technology. Manual processes. Batch processing overnight. Results in days, not hours.
Our Platform
Cloud-native, API-first architecture. Real-time processing. Parallel execution. Results in minutes for database searches.
The Result
40% faster time-to-hire. 99.8% accuracy. Infinite scalability. No infrastructure to manage.
Platform Architecture
Built for speed, accuracy, and scale.
Cloud-Native Infrastructure
Built on AWS with auto-scaling, multi-region redundancy, and 99.99% uptime SLA.
- ✓Auto-scaling compute
- ✓Multi-AZ redundancy
- ✓Geographic distribution
- ✓Disaster recovery
- ✓Zero downtime deploys
Real-Time Processing
Instant database searches with parallel execution across multiple sources simultaneously.
- ✓Sub-second API response
- ✓Parallel source queries
- ✓Async processing
- ✓Real-time webhooks
- ✓Streaming updates
API-First Design
Every feature available via REST API. Build custom integrations or use our pre-built connectors.
- ✓RESTful endpoints
- ✓Webhook notifications
- ✓SDKs in 6 languages
- ✓Sandbox environment
- ✓Interactive docs
AI-Powered Matching
Intelligent algorithms that reduce false positives and improve accuracy.
🤖 Smart Identity Matching
Our AI matching engine uses multiple signals to accurately link records to the right person — reducing false positives that waste time and create compliance risk.
- ✓Fuzzy name matching — Handles misspellings, nicknames, and variations
- ✓Address history correlation — Validates through residence patterns
- ✓DOB verification — Multiple date format handling
- ✓SSN validation — Confirms identity with Social Security data
- ✓Multi-signal scoring — Confidence levels on every match
🎯 99.8% Accuracy Rate
Our matching algorithms are continuously trained and refined using millions of verified outcomes.
- ✓Machine learning models — Improve with every check
- ✓Human review for edge cases — Uncertain matches reviewed
- ✓Feedback loops — Disputes improve future matching
- ✓Regular accuracy audits — Third-party validation
- ✓False positive tracking — Continuous optimization
📊 The False Positive Problem
Industry-wide, up to 30% of criminal record matches are false positives — wrong person, same name. Our AI matching reduces this to under 1%, saving time and protecting candidates from unfair treatment.
Data Sources & Integrations
Direct connections to authoritative sources for the most current data.
Court Systems
Direct access to 3,200+ county courts, federal courts, and state repositories.
Government DBs
SSA, DMV, OIG, GSA, OFAC, and other federal/state databases.
Education
National Student Clearinghouse plus direct school verification.
Employment
Work Number (Equifax) plus direct employer verification.
Credit Bureaus
Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion consumer credit data.
International
200+ countries through verified local data providers.
Licenses
Professional licensing boards across all 50 states.
Watchlists
OFAC, FBI, Interpol, and global sanctions databases.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Your data and your candidates’ data protected at every level.
Data Protection
Multiple layers of encryption and access control protect sensitive information.
- ✓TLS 1.3 in transit
- ✓AES-256 at rest
- ✓Key management (AWS KMS)
- ✓Data masking
- ✓Secure deletion
Access Control
Strict authentication and authorization ensures only approved users access data.
- ✓SSO/SAML support
- ✓Multi-factor authentication
- ✓Role-based permissions
- ✓API key rotation
- ✓Session management
Monitoring & Audit
Complete visibility into all system activity for security and compliance.
- ✓Real-time threat detection
- ✓Complete audit logs
- ✓Access tracking
- ✓Anomaly detection
- ✓24/7 security ops
Security Certifications
Third-party validated security and compliance.
SOC 2 Type II
Annual audit of security controls by independent assessors.
GDPR Compliant
EU data protection requirements for international candidates.
HIPAA Ready
Healthcare data protection for covered entities.
PCI DSS
Payment card data protection standards.
Built for Developers
Everything you need to integrate background screening into your platform.
🔌 REST API
Full-featured API with comprehensive documentation and predictable behavior.
- ✓RESTful endpoints
- ✓JSON responses
- ✓Versioned API
- ✓Pagination support
- ✓Idempotent requests
🔔 Webhooks
Real-time notifications when checks complete, status changes, or action is needed.
- ✓Event-driven updates
- ✓Signature verification
- ✓Retry with backoff
- ✓Webhook logs
- ✓Test endpoints
📚 SDKs
Client libraries in popular languages so you can start coding immediately.
- ✓Node.js / JavaScript
- ✓Python
- ✓Ruby
- ✓PHP
- ✓Java / Kotlin
- ✓C# / .NET
🧪 Sandbox
Full testing environment with simulated data and scenarios.
- ✓Instant access
- ✓Test API keys
- ✓Simulated results
- ✓Error scenarios
- ✓No production data
Pre-Built Integrations
Connect to your existing HR and hiring tools in minutes.
📋 ATS Integrations
One-click background check ordering from your applicant tracking system.
- ✓Workday
- ✓Greenhouse
- ✓Lever
- ✓BambooHR
- ✓iCIMS
- ✓And 15+ more
👥 HRIS Integrations
Sync employee data for rescreening and ongoing monitoring.
- ✓Workday HCM
- ✓ADP
- ✓Paylocity
- ✓UKG
- ✓Paycom
- ✓And more
🏠 Property Management
Tenant screening integrated into your leasing workflow.
- ✓AppFolio
- ✓Buildium
- ✓Yardi
- ✓RentManager
- ✓Custom integration
Built to Scale
From your first hire to your millionth.
1 to 1,000,000
Same platform handles one check or millions. Auto-scaling infrastructure grows with your needs.
No Slowdowns
Peak volume doesn’t mean slow response. Our architecture maintains speed under load.
Predictable Costs
No infrastructure to manage. No surprise capacity charges. Simple per-check pricing.
Reliability You Can Count On
Built for uptime, with transparency when things go wrong.
99.99% Uptime
SLA-backed availability with financial credits if we miss it.
Status Page
Real-time system status at status.backgroundchecker.com.
Incident Alerts
Subscribe to updates via email, SMS, or webhook.
Post-Mortems
Transparent root cause analysis for any incidents.
What Developers Say
Technical teams trust our platform.
“The API documentation is excellent. We had our integration running in production within 2 days. Webhooks work flawlessly.”
“Finally, a background check API that behaves like a modern service. Versioned, RESTful, well-documented. A pleasure to work with.”
“We process 50,000 checks per month through their API. Response times are consistently fast and the uptime has been perfect.”
Technology FAQs
Common technical questions.
What’s your API response time?
Our API responds in under 1 second for most requests. Actual background check completion depends on the search type — instant databases return in minutes, court searches same-day, verifications 2-5 days.
Do you offer a sandbox environment?
Yes. Every account gets instant access to a full sandbox with test API keys, simulated results, and error scenarios. No production data is ever used in sandbox.
What security certifications do you have?
We’re SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant, and HIPAA-ready. We use TLS 1.3 encryption in transit and AES-256 at rest. Security reports available under NDA for enterprise customers.
How does your matching algorithm work?
Our AI matching uses multiple signals — name variations, DOB, SSN, address history — to calculate match confidence. Fuzzy matching handles misspellings and nicknames. Human review for uncertain cases.
Can I white-label the candidate experience?
Yes. Enterprise plans include white-label options — your logo, colors, domain. Candidates see your brand, not ours. API customers can build completely custom experiences.
What’s your uptime guarantee?
We offer a 99.99% uptime SLA with financial credits if we miss it. Real-time status at status.backgroundchecker.com. Incident alerts via email, SMS, or webhook.
Experience Modern Screening Technology
Fast API, accurate matching, enterprise security. See why developers and technical teams choose BackgroundChecker.com for their screening infrastructure.
Get Started FreeInstant API access • Sandbox included • No setup fees
