Software Engineer at Side Protocol

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust, testable, efficient, and easily maintainable code using Golang and Cosmos SDK, adhering to modern coding practices and industry standards.
• Lead the design and implementation of blockchain modules, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate with the development team to refine technical specifications, architecture, and design of Cosmos-based projects.
• Manage and maintain clean, highly defined public and private repositories on GitHub, including version control, documentation, and code reviews.
• Explore and evaluate Cosmos SDK projects, as well as other blockchain initiatives, to identify opportunities for integration and innovation.
• Provide technical support to the team by answering complex questions, troubleshooting issues, and proposing alternative solutions to technical challenges.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, debugging, and adherence to best practices in software development.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align technical deliverables with business goals and project timelines.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in blockchain development to continuously improve the team's capabilities.
• Document code and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in Golang development, with a strong understanding of its syntax, concurrency model, and best practices.
• Expertise in Cosmos SDK, including its architecture, module development, and integration with other blockchain platforms.
• Proficiency in Git and GitHub, with experience in managing repositories, writing commit messages, and collaborating on codebases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient blockchain solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex tasks while also contributing to team discussions and decision-making.
• Knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, including consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and DevOps practices for deploying and maintaining blockchain applications.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate technical challenges, identify root causes, and propose data-driven solutions.
• Ability to write clear and concise documentation for code, APIs, and technical processes.
• Preferred: Experience with blockchain protocols, cryptographic algorithms, and distributed systems architecture.
• Preferred: Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., GoConvey, Ginkgo) and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Preferred: Understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for deploying blockchain applications.
• Preferred: Experience with blockchain analytics tools and performance monitoring systems for optimizing application efficiency.
• Preferred: Strong background in software engineering principles, including object-oriented design, system architecture, and code refactoring.