Senior Full Stack Engineer

Kaleido; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS company is seeking a Software Engineer for its Web3 platform in Southampton. The role involves developing robust applications using JavaScript frameworks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to architectural decisions. Ideal candidates have solid experience in cloud services and microservice applications, alongside a proactive problem-solving attitude and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining enterprise-grade cloud-native SaaS solutions.
• Experience deploying applications with Kubernetes on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a scalable, readable codebase, focusing on high-quality, maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to swiftly deliver innovative features.
• Drive technical direction for new projects and features.

Skills

JavaScript

React

Vue.js

AWS

Azure

Node.js

Express

Kubernetes

Golang

DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

About Kaleido

Kaleido is the leading enterprise-grade Web3 platform for blockchain and digital assets in the world. Its full-stack infrastructure includes access to all major protocols and chains, 500+ pre-built services and APIs, event streams, wallets, Web3 storage solutions, and more. Founded in 2017 by early pioneers in the blockchain space, Kaleido makes blockchain development radically simple at scale across industries as varied as Finance, Healthcare, Insurance, Supply Chains, Media, Entertainment, ESG, the Public Sector, and more.. As one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in the space, Kaleido is poised to transform critical business processes with efficiently deployed NFT marketplaces, digital assets platforms, blockchain as a service, and blockchain consortiums.

The Role

Kaleido is seeking a full-stack Software Engineer with a passion for engineering enterprise-grade web3 platforms using cutting-edge tools and practices. The successful candidate can own end-to-end challenges that span across code, architecture, and infrastructure, and is a highly skilled coder who loves to dive deep to solve hard problems and drive scalable implementations. Day to day, you will be working alongside Design and Product Management to develop Kaleido’s industry-leading web3 asset platform, and you will participate in the open-source Hyperledger Firefly community. You will also work with Kubernetes operators and other tools to power scale and automation of the Kaleido platform across its core SaaS microservices, web3 blockchain infrastructure, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a scalable, readable codebase, focusing on high-quality, maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and product, to swiftly deliver innovative features and ensure exceptional user experience.
• Drive technical direction for new projects and features, contributing to architectural decisions.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, providing insights and recommendations for technology selection.
• Mentor team members, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Your Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in JavaScript, with experience in modern web frameworks like React or Vue.js.
• Experience with AWS or Azure or demonstrates extensive knowledge of modern Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platforms.
• Experienced in developing and delivering production applications focusing on outstanding user experience.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices in a global setting.
• Familiarity with Golang.
• Experience building low-latency micro-services using Node.js and Express.
• Experience building large-scale applications for production.
• Blockchain experience is a plus, but not required (we will train you!)
• 3+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining enterprise-grade cloud-native SaaS solutions.
• Experience deploying and managing applications with Kubernetes on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

What We Value

• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, adept at building strong relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Capable of working independently as well as with a co-located US team and worldwide colleagues.
• Demonstrates a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving, taking ownership of tasks and projects of varying scales.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.