Software Engineer (Kotlin/Java)

Software Engineer (Kotlin/Java)Build the future of identity @ walt.idWhy Join Us?The web is broken. You are not in control of your data. You are dependent on platforms that lock you in. Fraud is flourishing. User experiences are painful (passwords, forms, video identification).What if you could go back 30 years and fix these issues before they emerge?We didn't invent a time machine (yet), but we offer you an opportunity to fix the web for good and put your dent in the universe. So if you're passionate about creating a more secure and user-friendly web, this is your chance to make a real impact.The RoleWhat you will be doing.Every member of our tech team (incl. our CTO) is working multiple areas because we believe that breadth (not hyperspecialization) enables us to build the best possible company and products. For starters, you will be working in the following areas:Engineering: You'll work on our open source and enterprise products.Dev Experience: You'll deliver products with industry-leading developer experience and documentation.Dev Ops: You'll help us shorten our development lifecycle and deliver high quality software.Support: You'll help our "customers and developer success" team with your expertise and technical support (or potentially even work directly with our customers or the community).R&D: You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, be involved in research projects, develop proof-of-concepts and implementations that have never been built before.Over time you'll be able to tweak your role based on your preferences and put a focus on areas that you want to spend more time on.Your Skills & ExperienceWhat you bring to the table.We're looking for generalists (the jacks and janes of all trades) who are strong technologists:Must havesAt least 5 years of experience as a developer or a technical degree (college, university).Proficient in Kotlin or Java and the corresponding frameworks.Experience in security, privacy, identity.Familiar with building and deploying Microservices with Docker and Kubernetes.Solid understanding of database modeling and design.Ambition to work on Open Source and Linux.Nice to havesExperience with (large-scale) production systems.Experience with developing/maintaining open source software/Github repos.Experience in fields related to digital ID (e.g. SSI, eID/eIDAS, ID verification).Experience with web development.Your Personality and Non-Technical SkillsWhat you bring besides technical skills.You are a strong communicator (and fluent in English). You are candid and direct, yet respectful and kind.You are naturally curious, humble, open-minded and have a strong drive to learn (particularly about new technologies) and grow (professionally, personally).You are resourceful, agile, pragmatic and you can adapt to new situations quickly which allows you to get things done at the pace of our start up.You are pro-active and seek accountability. If you see a problem, you make sure it is resolved. In return, you'll have a lot of freedom and autonomy.The PerksWhat we offer (apart from the chance to fix the web).Work from anywhereWe look for the best people, regardless of where they live. You can work from anywhere. We are remote, yet connected through our digital office and retreats.Flexible hoursYou get to set your working hours flexibly and adjust them to make sure that your work fits into your life outside of work.Team Retreats (travel the world with us)We work hard and remotely. This is why, once a year we bring everyone together just to have a good time. It's like paid vacation, a chance to see the world with the team.Culture of OpennessWe believe in transparency. This is why we're building our products out in the open and have company-wide AMA sessions to share company updates and discuss anything.We help you growWe made it our mission to help every Waltian grow professionally and personally. If there's one thing we guarantee, it is a steep learning curve.Build open source softwareYou get to work on industry-leading open source software that used by thousands of developers and organizations.Work with novel technologiesYou get to work on novel, cutting-edge technologies and emerging standards in crypto and identity.Compensation & ESOPWe pay competitive salaries and reward excellence. We also offer you the chance to own shares and with them, a part of the company.Ready to Build the Future of Identity?We look forward to your application.Send us your CVFrom the teamWhat Waltians Say."Our team has inquiring minds, we always question everything. We also give each other open and honest feedback."Waltian Community Advocate"I love working on new technologies, only a few people can say they work on SSI and NFTs."Waltian Business Developer"At walt.id, I have had the opportunity to develop myself technologically as well as personally."Waltian Engineer"I have received many offers from other start ups. The thing is they were all taking something old and trying to build it in a new way. Here at walt.id, we are building something completely new and I love it."Waltian Engineer"Our team has inquiring minds, we always question everything. We also give each other open and honest feedback."Waltian Community Advocate"I love working on new technologies, only a few people can say they work on SSI and NFTs."Waltian Business Developer"At walt.id, I have had the opportunity to develop myself technologically as well as personally."Waltian Engineer"I have received many offers from other start ups. The thing is they were all taking something old and trying to build it in a new way. Here at walt.id, we are building something completely new and I love it."Waltian Engineer