Senior Scala Backend Engineer (f/m)

Global platform for digital assets and Web3, providing secure hardware wallets and services for crypto asset management.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
6+ years of experience
Blockchain · Cybersecurity · Finance

Description For Senior Scala Backend Engineer (f/m)

Ledger, a pioneering force in digital asset security since 2014, is seeking a Senior Scala Backend Engineer to join their innovative team. As a global platform securing over 20% of the world's crypto assets through their Ledger Nanos, they're at the forefront of Web3 technology. With offices across Paris, Vierzon, UK, US, Switzerland, and Singapore, they've built a diverse team of 500+ professionals.

The role sits within the Consumer Services business unit, focusing on developing and maintaining high-performance microservices and APIs that power Ledger's products. You'll work on critical integrations with staking, yield, DeFi services, and blockchain explorers, while contributing to the architecture and implementation of scalable solutions.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge blockchain technology while building secure, user-friendly solutions for crypto asset management. You'll be responsible for ensuring software quality, optimizing performance, and providing technical leadership across teams. The role requires advanced Scala proficiency and extensive experience with modern web architecture patterns.

Working at Ledger means joining a company that values innovation and technical excellence, offering competitive benefits including equity, comprehensive health coverage, and flexible working arrangements. You'll be part of a multicultural environment that encourages professional growth and values work-life balance through generous vacation policies and personal development opportunities.

Last updated 12 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Scala Backend Engineer (f/m)

  • Develop and maintain high-performance, resilient microservices and APIs
  • Contribute to architecture, design, and implementation of scalable solutions
  • Ensure software quality through testing, documentation, and performance optimization
  • Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship
  • Drive innovation and contribute to shared knowledge base
  • Manage projects effectively

Requirements For Senior Scala Backend Engineer (f/m)

Scala
Kubernetes
Python
Java
PHP
  • 6+ years of relevant engineering experience
  • 2+ years of technical leadership experience
  • Advanced Scala proficiency
  • Experience with web architecture patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven, P2P)
  • Experience in the Web3 ecosystem and blockchain fundamentals
  • Solid understanding of Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong comprehension of database fundamentals
  • Fluency in English
  • Experience in production support of client-facing applications

Benefits For Senior Scala Backend Engineer (f/m)

Equity
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Stock options
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Annual company outing and social events
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Personal development and coaching
  • Five weeks paid leave plus holidays
  • High performance office equipment
  • Transportation reimbursement
  • Employee product discounts

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