Western Europe (CET); Portugal; United Kingdom Remote (Global)

Obsidian Systems is hiring a Software Engineer - Europe/UK

About the Role

The role involves developing robust software solutions, contributing to system architecture, writing maintainable code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technology products.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience and location

Work Arrangement

Fully remote within Europe or the UK

Team

Collaborative engineering team focused on scalable systems and clean code

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable backend services
  • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical requirements
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Troubleshoot and debug production issues
  • Optimize applications for performance and reliability
  • Stay current with evolving technology and best practices
  • Support deployment and monitoring processes
  • Contribute to technical documentation
  • Engage in architectural discussions and planning

Requirements

  • Proven experience in software development
  • Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages
  • Experience with distributed systems and APIs
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools
  • Understanding of database design and querying
  • Experience with version control systems
  • Ability to work independently and solve complex problems
  • Effective communication skills in English
  • Commitment to writing reliable and maintainable code

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Background in real-time data processing
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of security best practices
  • Experience working in agile environments
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Not applicable; position limited to candidates in Europe or the UK

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About company
Obsidian Systems

Obsidian Systems is a software development partner focused on bringing digital ideas to life efficiently and effectively. Founded in 2014 by Ali Abrar and Ryan Trinkle, the company emphasizes a better way to build products—combining technical excellence with lean processes and open-source investment.

They specialize in end-to-end product development, from concept to deployment, with a focus on blockchain, AI, and complex enterprise systems. Their proprietary platform enables rapid development, allowing them to deliver prototypes in as little as 10 weeks.

Obsidian has worked with clients ranging from startups to government institutions and major blockchain projects like Tezos, Cardano (IOHK), Sui, and Kadena, providing services in development, design, project management, and engineering leadership.

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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category other
Posted 2 months ago