Staff Software Engineer

Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Staff Software Engineer responsible for extending in-house blockchain systems infrastructure to support the tokenization of the world. Responsibilities:

• Analyzing requirements, procedures, and problems to improve existing systems and modifying systems
• Building and owning scalable microservices that are responsible for reliable and secure APIs that transfer value and assets across all blockchain protocols as well as traditional banking protocols
• Collaborating with Product and Engineering teams to design, test, and shape features, including developing and documenting system design procedures, testing procedures, and quality standards
• Troubleshooting program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning
• Building publicly accessible APIs that make it simple for developers to integrate with complex payment systems
• Integrating Platform Services with leading banks and financial technologies
• Consulting with management to ensure agreement on system principles
• Writing the infrastructure to deliver great payment experiences, including data sources (SQL or NoSQL), messaging systems and APIs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Computer Science degree or a closely related field (or foreign equivalent)
• 7+ years of professional software development experience in object oriented languages like Go or Java (we use Java)
• Technical leadership of teams >4 on architecture and system design
• Expert in one of the domains of API design, payments processing, or blockchains
• Deep focus on coding standards and code quality – a desire to have great test coverage to enable continuous delivery
• Excellent communication skills, able to collaborate with remote teams, share ideas and present concepts effectively
• Self-starter with a curious mindset, you enjoy moving at a fast pace, shipping software that improves the user experience and constantly improving your work with little supervision

Deep understanding/experience with:

• Architecture, design, and deployment of production-quality, scalable software
• Web3, blockchain, smart Contract business logic
• RESTful API design and development principles
• Cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
• Container orchestration systems like Kubernetes or EKS, ECS
• SQL databases and designing schemas

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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