Senior Backend Engineer - System Design

Description

• Design & Implement : Lead the design, implementation and management of Trentials products.
• Lead by example : Be the most senior and impactful engineer on the team, setting the technical bar through your direct contributions.
• Code Quality & Best Practices : Enforce high standards for code quality, security, and performance through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Standards Adherence : Ensure all solutions comply with relevant open standards like W3C Verifiable Credentials (VCs), Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) & Privacy Laws, maintaining global interoperability.
• Continuous Improvement : Lead the charge to continuously evaluate and improve the products & processes. Instill a culture of metrics-driven process improvement to boost team efficiency and product quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with the Co-Founders & Product Team to translate business requirements and market needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and stories. Represent Trential in interactions with external stakeholders for integrations.
  

What You'll Be Doing

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years as a Technical Lead.
• Deep proficiency in JavaScript and experience in building and operating distributed, fault-tolerant systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP) and modern DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Docker).
• Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling for high-throughput, secure applications.
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• Knowledge of decentralized identity principles, Verifiable Credentials (W3C VCs), DIDs, and relevant protocols (e.g. OpenID4VC, DIDComm)
• Familiarity with data privacy and security standards (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and designing systems complying to these laws.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into verification or data extraction workflows