Senior Software Engineer

Company: Solve With Via
Location: Somerville
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

VIA is revolutionizing the way data is protected. Don't miss your chance to be a part of it!We're on a mission to make communities cleaner, safer, and more equitable. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Fortune 50, and energy companies around the globe trust VIA to help them solve their toughest data protection challenges. Using its DoD-accredited and patented Web3 platform, VIA enables real-time data verification, replicable integration, and privacy-preserving analysis of energy and highly classified data.VIA is looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to drive the development of secure, privacy-preserving solutions that empower customers to leverage VIA's advanced Web3 technologies. Your work will directly impact the delivery of innovative, scalable microservices and cutting-edge products, ensuring reliability, performance, and trust in privacy-focused applications.Individuals who excel in this role are proactive problem-solvers with a passion for innovation, a deep curiosity for cutting-edge technologies, and an unwavering commitment to delivering secure, high-quality software solutions. Are you ready to join us?In this role, you will:

• Provide technical expertise on privacy and security to support the delivery of customer projects
• Design and build secure, reliable, and scalable microservice components
• Leverage the Web3 components of VIA's platform to provide privacy-preserving functionality to our customers
• Exhibit the ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts and effectively apply that knowledge to address challenges and drive innovative solutions
• Utilize the latest advancements in privacy, cryptography, and distributed systems to create cutting-edge products that precisely cater to customer needs
• Develop automated tests to deliver high-quality software to our customers (e.g., unit test, integration test, or related libraries)
• Integrate and deploy microservices by using best practices and automation tools (e.g., Docker or Ansible)
• Analyze, test, and optimize critical software modules to mitigate performance bottlenecks
• Proficiency in documentation and the desire to clearly communicate technical processes to both non-technical and technical audiences.What you will bring to this role:
  • This position requires candidates to be based in Boston, MA, or Montreal, QC.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or science
  • 5+ years of relevant full-stack development experience
  • Strong experience with cloud-based software development in a microservices environment and cryptography techniques, including:
    • Developing Restful APIs (using frameworks such as FastAPI) secured by OAuth2/Auth
    • Integrating asymmetric and/or symmetric encryption in applications
    • Thorough working knowledge of data structure, algorithms, databases (SQL and noSQL), and in-memory data storage
    • Working knowledge of Docker
    • Extensive knowledge of parallel processing, message brokers, and distributed task queues
    • Experience leading an Agile team of developers with:
      • Proven on-time delivery of multiple quality software projects
      • Ability to advocate for technical excellence, maintaining the highest standard of software engineering practices
      • Exposure to the following a plus: GitHub Actions, blockchain systems, zero-knowledge proofsWhat does it take to be a successful VIAneer? Let's break it down, our VIAneers are:
        • Self-motivated and passionate about leaving everything you touch better than how you found it.
        • A firm believer that people should love what they do and are eager to build a culture that enables them to do their best work.
        • A creative problem solver who respectfully challenges the status quo in the pursuit of excellence.
        • A person who leads discussions with curiosity and values diverse perspectives.
        • Eager to explore new ideas, understand the power of feedback, and constantly seek opportunities to grow and develop your skills.
        • A strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments and celebrates the success of others.What can VIA do for you?VIA offers competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, flexible work options, and individualized mentoring and growth opportunities. Here are just a few of our VIAneers' favorite perks:
          • A fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, fully covered from day one, including vision and dental coverage for your whole family.
          • 20 vacation days annually, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in December.
          • A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA.
          • Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs.
          • Transit benefits to support commuting costs.
          • In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams.
          • Paid parental leave to support new parents and families.Read more about our benefits and perks VIA is committed to the importance of belonging.VIA is an equal opportunity employer. When you apply for a role at VIA, your application will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you would like to request a specific accommodation, please notify us with your submission.You can learn more about our mission, values, and team on our
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