Senior Backend Software Engineer, Ledger

Ledger

Location:
France, Paris ▼
Montpellier

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Senior Backend Software Engineer position at Ledger, building the Ledger Enterprise Platform - a SaaS solution for safeguarding large amounts of cryptocurrencies with enterprise-grade security based on HSM and hardware authenticators. The role involves developing backend applications for financial institutions to process cryptocurrency transactions.

Job Responsibility:

Design and develop our governance and orchestration layer and a set of complex APIs
Communicate with cryptographic modules (HSM) and blockchain interfaces
Integrate new cryptocurrencies on Vault
Work closely with the Product team to define and understand end-user requirements and translate them into pragmatic technical solutions
Work in cross-team environment with Frontend, QA, Core, Firmware, Infrastructure, and Operations teams
Participate in firefighting sessions and interface with stakeholders like Technical Account Managers

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in Backend/Software Engineering role, preferably in a product-based startup environment
3+ years of experience in Python as the primary language (FastAPI)
Capable of self-training on backend languages like Scala/NodeJS
Familiarity with software development best practices - version-control, code-reviews, testing, CI/CD
Work in an agile environment (Scrum/XP/Kanban)
Work in a multicultural environment - English is a MUST
Sound knowledge of RESTful API design, standards and best practices

Nice to have:

Interest in other API frameworks (e.g. GraphQL)
Interest in message based systems
Keen to step outside your area of expertise and contribute to all parts of a product
Interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
Active in the open-source community, speak at conferences, attend meetups, write blogs, contribute code

What we offer:

Flexible work options - work from home up to 3 times per week
Health & Wellness support - Health and Life Insurance
Financial growth opportunities - employees can become shareholders
Commuter allowance
Learning & Development - comprehensive suite of training solutions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 23, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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