We are hiring remote Software Engineers with start dates throughout the summer. Candidates must be based in the USA or Canada and able to work Eastern time zone.
The Role Build and maintain backend services and integration layers for distributed, multi-party applications. You'll work in Scala and TypeScript, with daily client interaction as part of a consulting project team.
Required
3+ years in functional programming
Production experience in Scala and/or TypeScript
Familiarity with Linux, Nix, or NixOS
Strong fundamentals: data modeling, APIs, testing
Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable in a remote team
Nice to Have
Distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or workflow engines
DAML, smart contracts, or ledger-based systems
Enterprise or regulated environment experience
Why Join Us
Complex, intellectually challenging work
Strong learning culture
Remote-first, flexible environment
Competitive compensation
How to Apply Send your resume and links to public repositories (GitHub, GitLab, etc.). Note your personal contributions on any collaborative work.
Skills Required
- 3+ years in functional programming
- Production experience in Scala and/or TypeScript
- Familiarity with Linux, Nix, or NixOS
- Strong fundamentals: data modeling, APIs, testing
- Clear written and verbal communication
What We Do
Obsidian Systems designs and develops high-quality software solutions, specializing in open-source infrastructure, data pipelines, and DevSecOps toolchains for enterprise AI. They are an open-source infrastructure partner with extensive experience in South Africa.
.png)
