High-Level Python Software Developer (m/f/d)

Organization

At GLEIF, you will be working in a cross-functional team on various internal and public facing services that
support the coordination of the world-wide issuance, processing and publication of LEIs via multiple
technical and user interfaces.

Established by the Financial Stability Board in June 2014, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation
(GLEIF) is a not-for-profit organization created to support the implementation and use of the Legal Entity
Identifier (LEI). GLEIF manages a network of partners, the LEI issuing organizations, to provide trusted
services and open, reliable data for unique legal entity identification worldwide. GLEIF services ensure the
operational integrity of the Global LEI System and facilitate making the LEI a broad public good available
on our website. As a result, the LEI remains the industry standard best suited to providing open and
reliable data for unique legal entity identification management. Learn more at www.gleif.org.

Why us?

A quick job entry
An open-ended employment contract
An attractive, performance-related salary model
Flexible and mobile working environment
A patient and comprehensive induction programme
Regular staff and feedback meetings
Staff leading with empathy
Short decision-making processes
Comprehensive further training and talent development
Access to online learning Platforms (e.g. Pluralsight, Laracast)
iMac workstation with 2 displays; custom keyboard if required
Company iPhone & Macbook

About Our Team

We are a diverse team of developers that cover the end-to-end DevOps lifecycle of a wide range of internal
and public-facing applications that are built in-house and self-hosted on GLEIF infrastructure.

Our primary tech stack includes Laravel, Docker, MariaDB, Redis, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, Sentry. Knowledge
sharing, Test-driven development, documentation and an agile mindset are core tenants to the way we
grow as a team and build maintainable, quality software. We are looking to expand the expertise of the
team in the architecture, development and implementation of the KERI protocol and downstream
implementations for the verifiable LEI (vLEI).

The team covers the full lifecycle of the applications we develop including requirement engineering,
technical design & specification, planning, implementation (TDD), documentation, release/deployment,
monitoring and maintenance. Our applications are mostly built API-first and often don't come with a
frontend or are limited to an internal dashboard written in Livewire or Vue.

We are a self-organizing team that does not compromise on quality, believes in continual learning and
taking shared ownership of what we create and the value it provides.

About You

We are seeking a seasoned senior developer to continue the architectural design and implementation of
the KERI protocol and downstream implementations of KERIA and Signify-TS. As a key leader in our
team, you will leverage your extensive experience in software architecture, decentralized systems, and
cryptographic technologies to shape the future of digital identity.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership: Learn and articulate the architectural blueprint for the vLEI project,
ensuring robustness, scalability, and alignment with industry standards within the existing vLEI
libraries.
Technical Design: Lead the design and continued development of core components, including
KERIA and Signify-TS.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with a talented team of developers and project managers to
deliver a secure and efficient implementation of the vLEI ecosystem.
Code Review and Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest standards of code quality and security
through rigorous code reviews and adherence to best practices.
Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture
diagrams, design specifications, and user guides, to facilitate collaboration and knowledge
sharing.
Community Engagement: Actively participate in the open-source community, providing technical
guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
Mentorship: Guide and mentor developers, cultivating a culture of continuous learning and
technical excellence.

Experience and competencies for success

10+ years of senior experience in software architecture, with a proven track record in designing
and deploying large-scale, decentralized systems.
Extensive experience in open-source project management, including leading and contributing to
successful open-source projects.
Strong expertise in cryptography, particularly in the areas of public key infrastructure (PKI) and
digital signatures.
Outstanding proficiency in Python.
Exceptional ability to design secure, scalable, and maintainable soaware architectures.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, consensus algorithms, and decentralized identity
standards.
Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical
concepts to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated success in engaging with and contributing to open-source communities.
Familiarity with self-sovereign identity principles and standards such as DID and Verifiable
Credentials


Department:	GLEIF
Reports into:	Software Developer - Team Lead
Management responsibility:	No
Location:	Germany OR Switzerland OR USA
Scope:	Full-time

A direct employment is only possible in Germany, Switzerland or the USA. Optionally, we can offer applicants employment through a temporary agency in your country of residence.
All foreign applicants must be able to present complete and valid working documents for Germany,
Switzerland or the USA.

This is an opportunity to make an impact on the transparency of the financial services and other
industries in a not-for-profit, stable business that is committed to investing in the foundation, its partner
relationships, and its employees. You will join a highly motivated team with the mission to successfully
implement the Global Legal Entity Identifier system.

We look forward to your application. Please send your résumé alongside a letter of interest to
hr@gleif.org.