Senior Backend Developer -Powpeg
About IOV Labs
At IOV Labs, our mission is to empower the next era of fintech innovators by providing them with decentralized tools and technology to build a new global economy. We develop, promote, and support Rootstock, a secure smart contract platform that is merge-mined with Bitcoin. Additionally, we create RIF Apps & Services, which equip our partners with everything they need to build decentralized apps and Open Finance services on Rootstock. With a strong commitment to building a more decentralized world, our teams work tirelessly towards a freer and fairer future.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer to join our team working on one of the most challenging projects in the Bitcoin and FinTech industries worldwide. Rootstock is an open-source, decentralized network that brings smart contracts to the Bitcoin ecosystem. It is groundbreaking in its ability to run Ethereum smart contracts on Bitcoin, utilizing Bitcoin as its native cryptocurrency and leveraging Bitcoin's hashing power. Join us in the crypto and blockchain space and be a part of this exciting project!
The Rootstock Powpeg team is responsible for enhancing and maintaining the Bridge contract and the Powpeg client. The team reviews and promotes community contributions while actively contributing to the evolution of the Rootstock platform. Members of this team possess an in-depth understanding of the Rootstock, Bitcoin, and Ethereum protocols. They contribute to improving the network's security, scalability, and performance through the implementation of new consensus rules. In addition, they collaborate closely with industry leaders in Blockchain security to protect the network and support developers in deploying and running smart contracts using Rootstock technology.
What You’ll be Doing
- Collaborate with other engineers and teams to implement new features, improvements, and fixes to the Rootstock Bridge native contract.
- Collaborate with other engineers and teams to implement new features, improvements, and fixes to the Rootstock Powpeg client.
- Work with your team to enhance the security and robustness of Rootstock, ensuring seamless execution of a significant volume of transactions.
- Improve the user experience of our technologies, making it easier for users to deploy their solutions on top of Rootstock.
- Assist with design and code reviews, ensuring adherence to good engineering practices.
- Gain expertise in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Ethereum, and Bitcoin while working on one of the most exciting open-source projects in the blockchain industry.
What You Bring to the Table
- Advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming in JAVA.
- Experience working on challenging technological projects.
- Ownership, accountability, and attention to detail are integral to your approach.
- Familiarity with Bitcoin or Ethereum is desirable but not mandatory.
- Strong emphasis on security.
- Fluency in both Spanish and English is a substantial advantage.
What You’ll get Back
- Competitive salary with company bonus incentives.
- 100% remote working (External Employee) from any location worldwide.
- Global WeWork membership.
- Flexible working hours that accommodate your preferred work style.
- Paid holidays and personal leave days.
- Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology in a challenging and unique project.
- An international, diverse, and dynamic team with a clear vision and strategy.
- Training programs to deepen your understanding of the crypto world.
- Occasional sessions by our Research & Innovation team to explore technology, challenges, and solutions in the blockchain world.
- Language courses in English and Spanish.
- Employee assistance program providing legal, financial, family, psychological, and wellness counseling for you and your family.
IOV Labs embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
