About the company
IO Global Founded in 2015, IO Global is one of the worldās pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the Cardano blockchain platform. We are a fully decentralized, remote-working organization committed to the highest principles of academic rigour and evidence-based software development. The company builds high-assurance blockchain products for public and private sector clients. Our goal is simple ā to fuel our drive to be best in class by giving you the opportunity, resources and support to deliver your finest work to date. Youāll work with some exceptionally talented and friendly individuals who are always open to new ideas and ways of working. IO Global is an advocate of decentralized remote working, with 300 people working in more than 50 countries. Everyone has a different skill set, a different culture, and is at a different stage in their life. We aim to make collaboration between diverse people fun, exciting, and always rewarding. Many companies say they āthink outside the boxā ā for IO Global itās more, āwe think outside the geographyā.
Job Summary
Key Competencies
šProficient in TypeScript, back-end applications/systems design šStrong English communication skills, both verbal and written šDemonstrated ability to execute software development tasks independently šCapable of driving the technical roadmap, taking initiatives to ensure project progress šLeading by example to cultivate a culture of craftsmanship and innovation šProficient in writing documentation for code and technical user manuals
Education / Experience
šBackground in TypeScript šExperience working with back-end applications/systems design šA deep understanding of javascript runtimes šA deep understanding of computer science fundamentals šBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience šBackground in designing and implementing programming languages is a plus šProficiency in Haskell or another functional programming language is a plus šExperience in software development, data structures, and algorithms šAcademic or industrial R&D experience, including writing papers or implementing innovations from research papers is a plus šExperience working in a complex, matrixed organization with cross-functional projects šExperience in a technical leadership role, leading projects and setting technical direction, would be a significant bonus šExposure to blockchain and UTXO-based ledgers is also a bonus
