Senior Backend Engineer, Ledger

• 5+ years of experience in Backend / Software Engineering role, preferably in a product-based startup environment
• 3+ years of experience in TypeScript as the primary language
• Capable of self-training on backend languages like Scala / C++ / NodeJS
• Familiarity with software development best practices - version-control, code-reviews, testing, CI/CD
• Work in an agile environment (Scrum/XP/Kanban)
• Work in a multicultural environment - English is a MUST

Desirable

• Ledger is looking for a Backend Engineer
• You will be responsible for developing and scaling a backend application to allow big financial institutions to process their transactions in the cryptocurrency world
• The Ledger Vault is a SaaS solution addressing the need to safeguard very large and diversified amounts of cryptocurrencies while mitigating both IT and physical assault threats
• This enterprise-grade solution’s security is based on "HSM" (Hardware Security Module) and hardware authenticators
• It is a turnkey SaaS hardware/software suite enabling handling multiple cryptocurrencies through advanced governance rules such as multi-authorization, rate-limiting, and time-locking
• We are looking for talents to build a solid and scalable platform for BtoB financial market
• Design and develop our governance and orchestration layer; and a set of complex APIs
• Communicate with cryptographic modules (HSM), and blockchain interfaces
• Integrate new cryptocurrencies on Vault
• Work closely with the Product team to define and understand end-user requirements, and translate them into pragmatic technical solutions
• Work in cross-team environment: You will be in direct contact with Vault’s Frontend and QA engineers, but also with cross-functional teams such as Core, Firmware, Infrastructure, and Operations
• Participate in firefighting sessions, and interface with stakeholders like Technical Account Managers