Senior Scala Backend Engineer (f/m)

We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our team at Ledger, a global platform for digital assets and innovations in the Web3 space. Led by a team of over 500 professionals worldwide, Ledger is at the forefront of securing crypto assets through cutting-edge technology, with a mission to provide individuals and companies with secure solutions to manage their digital assets.

Ledger Live, our innovative Desktop and Mobile application built using ReactJS, aims to assist users in managing their blockchain-backed assets efficiently. Responsibilities for this position include working within Ledger's Consumer Services business unit to enhance existing transactional services and develop new solutions for consumers to facilitate the buying, selling, exchanging, and securing of crypto assets.

Your Role

• Develop and maintain high-performance microservices and APIs to support Ledger's product line, integrating with staking, DeFi services, and blockchain explorers.
• Contribute to designing and implementing scalable solutions, addressing technical challenges effectively.
• Ensure software quality through testing, performance optimization, and implementing monitoring and alerting systems.
• Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure and efficient deployment processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects while upholding engineering standards.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement, sharing knowledge, and engaging in technical initiatives.
• Manage projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and deliverables.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience with a continuous learning mindset.
• At least 2 years of technical leadership experience, demonstrating effective communication and coordination to deliver critical products.
• Proficient in Scala with advanced expertise; additional mastery of a second backend language like Rust, Java, Python, or PHP is advantageous.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience working closely with QA, product management, and stakeholders to realize a shared vision.
• Prior experience in developing high-performance browser applications with a focus on architecture, infrastructure, and optimization.
• Proficiency in various web architecture patterns such as Microservices, Event-Driven, and P2P.
• Familiarity with adapting software engineering best practices to the work environment.
• Knowledge of the Web3 ecosystem and blockchain fundamentals is preferred.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, web protocols (HTTP, JSON-RPC, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC), and databases (relational and NoSQL).
• Fluent in English and experienced in a multicultural work environment.
• Background in supporting client-facing applications in a production environment.

Benefits

• Equity opportunities through stock options.
• Flexible hybrid work policy.
• Social events, annual company outings, and provided snacks and beverages.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Personal development, coaching, and fitness partnerships.
• Generous paid leave, including national holidays and rest days.
• Access to high-performance office equipment.
• Transportation reimbursement and employee discounts on products.

Ledger is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age.