Lead Software Engineer - Vault

Company: Ledger
Location: Paris
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Ledger - a technology leader in digital asset and crypto-security solutions - is looking for a Lead Software 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. It's an enterprise-grade solution based on "HSM" (Hardware Security Module) and hardware authenticators. It's a turnkey SaaS hardware/software suite enabling multi-cryptocurrency, multi-authorization, rate-limiting, and time-locking. We are looking for talents to build a solid and scalable platform for the BtoB financial market. Your mission

• Bring in your technical expertise to lead and design innovative technical solutions to ever-changing cryptocurrencies challenges
• Develop our governance and orchestration layer; and a set of complex APIs
• Work closely with the Product team to define and understand end-user requirements, and translate them into pragmatic technical solutions
• Work with other technical teams: Firmware, Infra & Ops, Backend services, QA and ensure smooth integrations with cryptographic modules (HSM), blockchain interfaces...
• Participate in technical meetings with our top clients to guide their usage of our platform and APIs Requirements
  • You have very good technical skills, and a professional experience in backend python development
  • You're API oriented and keep in mind performance, scalability and costs when you design new components/features
  • You're a great communicator, able to get your ideas across to people from a wide range of backgrounds
  • You're curious, with a willingness to learn about various topics besides your immediate scope
  • You have worked in a multicultural environment, seamlessly communicating in English is a MUST
  • You have a sound knowledge of RESTful API design, standards and best practices
  • You have an interest in cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology
  • You are active in the open-source community -- speak at conferences, attend meetups, write blogs, contribute code, etc.
  • Competitive compensation package, and stock options
  • Strong focus on personal development, including internal and external training, and attendance to conferences
  • Internal talks, technical meetups, and hackathons
  • High performance equipment for your work.5 weeks of paid vacation + 10 days of RTT
  • Comprehensive health insurance with medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Restaurant tickets with Swile
  • Reimbursement for sports and cultural activities .Annual company outing for Ledgerdary Days; plus infrequent parties, snacks and drinks

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