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
What the role involves:
šAs Midnight's Solutions Engineer, you will be instrumental in planning, executing, and ensuring the successful delivery of technical solutions to customers and partners. This position is an exciting opportunity if you are a dynamic, results-driven professional with a proven track record in managing complex technical initiatives. As part of the Solutions Engineering team, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of customer and partner-facing technical solutions and projects. šEngage with customers (such as Dapp developers and enterprises) and partners (such as wallets, and system integrators) to support the delivery of technical solutions built on or interacting with Midnightās architecture, acting as their ātrusted advisor" on all technical matters. šAble to create fit-for-purpose technology solutions that address the combined challenges of meeting business needs, being deliverable within reasonable time and budgetary constraints, and complying with strategic guidance šAssist the ecosystem and partnership staff in developing account and partner strategies to grow the business, including discovery, creating technical proposals/responses, executing demonstrations, and technical sales activities. šOwn the technical solution execution (including technical requirements, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation), coordinating major technical releases and third-party integrations. šEngage with Developer Relations experts, Product Owners, and the broader product & engineering team to align technical solution objectives with overall business goals. šTrack progress using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques while implementing effective risk management strategies, identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks.
Requirements
Who you are: šProven experience as a Solution Manager or Technical Projects leader with a successful track record in managing delivery of complex technical initiatives. šExperience in coordinating technical solutions delivered by or with third parties/vendors. šExperience in public/private blockchain and/or distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) protocols and solutions. šA bachelorās degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field. šStrong problem-solving skills, addressing challenges proactively and finding effective solutions to customer and partner needs. šExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. šUnderstanding of technology, technical solutions, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are required. šExperience with public blockchain architectures and/or DLTs is preferred. šExperience with TypeScript, Javascript, node.js and Rust, other programming languages is advantageous. Ability to develop and maintain scripts. šProficiency with Linux including Linux system administration and troubleshooting. šFamiliarity with Virtualization using Docker. šExperience working with Git, SDLC, and various CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions). šUnderstanding of blockchain technology, including consensus algorithms and smart contracts). šDetail-oriented with the ability to create and maintain comprehensive delivery documentation and market-facing demos. šProficiency in utilizing appropriate systems, tools, and techniques for measuring performance (such as JIRA, Github, Hubspot, Agile, Scrum, etc). šAdaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.