Senior Backend Engineer, Ledger

Ledger

Location:

France, Paris

Category:

IT - Software Development

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We're making the world of digital assets accessible and secure for everyone. Join the mission. 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. Build a solid and scalable platform for BtoB financial market.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in Backend (Node.JS) / 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 Python, RUST
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

Nice to have:

some experience in Python (Flask, FastAPI)
You have a sound knowledge of RESTful API design, standards and best practices
You have an interest in other API frameworks (e.g. GraphQL), and dabble in message based systems
You are keen to step outside your area of expertise, and contribute to all parts of a product
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.

What we offer:

Equity: Employees are the foundation of our success, and we award stock options so you can share in that success as we grow.
Flexibility: A hybrid work policy.
Social: Annual company outing for Ledgerdary Days, plus frequent social events, snacks and drinks
Medical: Comprehensive health insurance policy offering extensive medical, dental and vision care coverage.
Well-being: Personal development, coaching & fitness with our dedicated partners.
Vacation: Five weeks of paid leave per year, in addition to national holidays and rest & relaxation (RTT) days.
High tech: Access to high performance office equipment and gadgets, including Apple products.
Transport: Ledger reimburses part of your preferred means of transportation.
Discounts: Employee discount on all our products.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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