Senior Software Engineer

zerohash•Chicago, IL

19h•Remote

About The Position

Zero Hash is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect and build new features and help scale its gateway to Finance 2.0. The role is part of a high-performing team and calls for someone detail-oriented, deeply technical, driven, eager to learn new technologies and complex systems, and committed to building resiliency and scalability into the platform. The engineer will contribute to the design and development of software in an event-driven microservices environment, develop microservices in Golang, work with platform engineers to set up new services, respond to production issues and alerts, and communicate directly with client technical teams when necessary. The position is described as an opportunity to make a significant impact at a high-growth startup in the digital-assets-as-a-service market.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience, preferably in the FinTech space.
A humble, resourceful, get-it-done mindset and ability to work through early-stage, 0-to-1 challenges.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
Deep proficiency with Golang.
Understanding of SQL and database schema design.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to independently develop and test hypotheses and solve problems without well-defined direction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
Experience at a banking-as-a-service, brokerage-as-a-service, or payment-as-a-service business.
Experience with digital assets.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of software in an event-driven microservices environment.
Develop microservices in Golang.
Work with platform engineers to set up new services.
Respond to production issues and alerts.
Communicate directly with client technical teams when necessary.