Senior Fullstack Software Engineer at Lightspark

Estonia

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€71,000 – €83,500Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fintech, Cryptocurrency, PaymentsIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of full-stack engineering experience
Typescript and React experience is a plus
Python and Go experience is a plus
Experience driving initiatives forward with creativity and resourcefulness, inspiring others to excel through a proactive, innovative, and positive mindset
Ability and willingness to rapidly adapt to new technologies and programming languages, demonstrating perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenges
Ability to work independently to deliver high-quality results within tight timeframes through precision and focus
Desire to learn and grow in a highly collaborative environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Designing, building, and maintaining the Lightspark/Striga core product experience for customers, while also generating and upgrading SDKs and APIs across multiple platforms and languages
Building internal tooling in line with applicable regulations, integrating with central banks, payment systems and diving deep into the specificities of real time payments
Coding in Typescript most of the time but also occasionally in Go, Python and Kotlin
Working closely with UX design, other developers, and Product Management to build world class software
Working closely with DevOps to build automated testing and client continuous integration
Designing and building production services, websites, and applications
Creating a rich services layer to serve the next set of users and use cases - bringing cross border payments with low friction to mass adoption
Learning and growing in a highly collaborative environment
Integrating with partners to build new services for Lightspark’s customers
Building core infrastructure to support new features and functionality

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

TypeScriptGoPythonKotlinAPIsSDKsFullstackLightning NetworkReal-time Payments

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior Fullstack Software Engineer position?

The salary range is €71K - €83.5K.

Is this role remote or onsite, and where is it located?

This is an onsite full-time role based in Tallinn, Estonia, within Striga, a Lightspark company.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

Candidates need 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with Typescript and React as a plus, Python and Go as a plus, and the ability to drive initiatives with creativity and adapt to new technologies.

What is the company culture like at Lightspark?

Lightspark fosters an entrepreneurial environment where engineers thrive by writing and shipping code fast, building a culture of engineering excellence, and growing in a highly collaborative setting.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Fullstack Software Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years of full-stack experience, enthusiasm for learning languages like Typescript, Go, Python, and Kotlin, and a proactive, innovative mindset to drive initiatives and adapt quickly.

Lightspark

Facilitates Bitcoin transactions via API and SDKs

About Lightspark

Lightspark focuses on facilitating Bitcoin transactions for businesses by providing an API and Software Development Kits (SDKs) that integrate with the Lightning Network. This technology allows for faster and cheaper cross-border payments by identifying efficient routes for transactions. Unlike competitors, Lightspark's service-based model enables businesses to leverage Bitcoin without needing deep technical expertise. The goal is to streamline payment processes, making them more efficient and cost-effective.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$1.3MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies like Strike and OpenNode.

Regulatory scrutiny in the US and EU could impact cryptocurrency transactions.

Technological vulnerabilities in the Lightning Network may affect Lightspark's reputation.

Differentiation

Lightspark offers a robust API and SDKs for Bitcoin integration on the Lightning Network.

The company provides a dashboard for tracking and managing Bitcoin transactions efficiently.

Lightspark's Universal Money Address (UMA) enhances global payment solutions for businesses.

Upsides

Partnerships with Bitso and Foxbit expand Lightspark's reach in Latin America.

Introduction of Spark and UMA boosts Lightspark's product offerings and market appeal.

Strategic expansion into Africa with Yellow Card highlights growth in emerging markets.

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