Job Description

About the Company

Affinidi

is a technology company dedicated to changing data ownership for good. We empower businesses and individuals with control and ownership of their data, with a comprehensive approach to managing their holistic identity - accounting for all aspects of their digital footprint while ensuring privacy and security.


Affinidi's technology enables users to benefit from decentralised digital identity solutions. We believe that everyone has the right to own and control their data, and we are committed to creating a trusted digital credentials ecosystem that empowers businesses and individuals to securely exchange data and services across borders and industries.

About the role:

We are in search of a solution-oriented

Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

with deep expertise in

Rust

and

TypeScript

, and ideally experience with

Dart

, to lead the development of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for the Affinidi Elements platform. In this role, you will work with global peers on teams dedicated to areas of the product portfolio, from the product, design, infrastructure, architecture, and back/front-end engineering teams. You will be responsible for the continued enhancement and development of a multi-component platform, where your expert skills in designing, architecting, and building quality systems will intersect with your hands-on coding, performance testing, and integrating experience.



Our work culture at

Affinidi

is shaped by the following tenets:


We are unapologetically customer-focused*
We invest in cultures and teams to enable high performance*
Embraces experimentation and builds fast*
We have the courage to be misunderstood*
We work together to unlock data*

What's in it for you:

Build and deliver secure, high-quality features and improvements for the Affinidi Elements Platform using

Rust, TypeScript,

and

Dart

Influence

architectural direction

and

long-term technical strategy

while staying hands-on with development Design and implement solutions to

complex, large-scale technical challenges

Identify and drive the most critical improvements in

product quality, security,

and

performance

Raise the bar for engineering excellence through

mentorship, code reviews,

and

workshops

Guide the team to build

well-tested, secure,

and

performant

services

Establish and refine best practices for

high-scale distributed systems

Collaborate closely with product, security, and engineering peers in a

fast-paced, iterative envir

o

nment

You will be a great match if you:

Proven experience with

performance optimization

and a track record of diagnosing and preventing system bottlenecks Strong backend development skills with

Rust

as a core expertise Deep knowledge of

TypeScript/Node.js

;

Dart

experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with C# or Go is a plus Expertise in

cloud computing (AWS preferred)

and cloud-native environments Proven track record in designing and deploying

microservices

using modern design patterns Skilled in

technical documentation

(C4 Model, ADRs) and clear communication of architectural decisions Strong advocate for

privacy by design, security-first principles,

and

high-performance systems

Expertise in applying

asynchronous cryptography

in production-grade products Experience with

authorization/authentication domains

; knowledge of

identity, verifiable credentials, or secure data exchange

is a strong plus Comfortable thriving in

autonomous, fast-moving startup environments

and collaborating across global teams

Bonus points:

Experience working across functions, locations, and time zones Expertise in decentralized identity solutions Experience building systems with advanced cryptography requirements

What can you expect from us:

Hybrid working model Flexible working hours Unlimited vacation policy Competitive compensation package Work within international environment Learning Budget Mobile Allowance Home Office Allowance

Sounds like you? Apply now!

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Equal Opportunity

We believe in hiring different and diverse talent and providing a safe space where everyone can share their views without fear, where differences are celebrated, and where no one is left out. Inclusive cultures are the foundation for collaboration and innovation within our team.

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