Principal Software/Blockchain Engineer

Company Description

At Sigma Software, we are involved with the client’s team to contribute to the design and development of a technical solution for their tokenized domain reservation platform. We started by assigning a software architect to design the smart contracts and integrate blockchain into the solution. 

The client has a distributed team of specialists from various countries. On our side, there are an Architect, a Scrum Master, and a DevOps. 
The team follows the Scrum methodology.
CUSTOMER
Our client handles internet domain names. They've managed over 50 domain endings since 2000 and are now creating names that work in both the current internet and the upcoming decentralized internet (Web2 and Web3). 
PROJECT
The project aims to revolutionize the domain industry by seamlessly connecting Web1 and Web3. The business value lies in providing secure, decentralized identities through tokenized, compliant domains. This solves the problem of ensuring accessibility and security in the digital world. 

The solution is in a highly active development stage, resembling the fast-paced nature typical of startup environments. 

Job Description

• Guide and mentor a team of engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high performance delivery 
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements, set priorities, and drive engineering initiatives 
• Work with the engineering team to design and develop robust and scalable solutions using Node.js on the Back end and JavaScript, React or Redux on the Front-end 
• Ensure technical excellence through code reviews, feedback, and promotion of best practices 
• Foster a culture of quality, efficiency, and innovation by implementing best engineering processes, tools, and methodologies 
• Collaborate with the product team to align engineering efforts with product vision and roadmap, ensuring timely and successful delivery 
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices in web development, blockchain, and smart contract development. Lead the team in adopting new technologies where appropriate 
• Ensure the security and reliability of the core Customer facing product and internal tools, proactively addressing any potential issues or vulnerabilities 
• Collaborate with other teams, such as marketing and operations, to identify and address technical challenges and obstacles that impact the overall success of the company 

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of professional software development experience
• Strong technical expertise in Full Stack development, with proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript or TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS 
• Familiarity with smart contracts and blockchain technologies 
• Hands-on experience in writing smart contracts in Solidity and knowledge of ERC-721, ERC-1155, and ERC-20 standards 
• Experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL 
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices 
• Experience in managing and leading engineering teams, with a track record of successful project delivery and team development 
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with a practical approach to problem solving 
• Advanced level of English 

WILL BE A PLUS

• Experience with microservices or other types of distributed architecture 
• Experience with Nest.js
• Experience with Next.js 
• Experience with GraphQL 

Additional Information

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines 
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and frameworks 
• Ability to work at the second part of the day