Software Engineer - hConnect at Hopae. Remote Location: Remote. 🌍 . About Hopae. At . Hopae. , we're building the world's most trusted digital identity platform — private, secure, and built for real life. We believe identity should be in your control — not locked behind outdated systems or centralized gatekeepers.. Our product, Hopae Connect, lets businesses verify real people across borders through a single API — no need to build country-by-country integrations themselves. Our technology powers instant, privacy-first verification across fintech, credentials, supply chain, and gaming — for IDV providers, e-signature platforms, and enterprises who need identity to just work, everywhere.. Backed by top global investors, Hopae operates across . Seoul, Paris, Luxembourg, and San Francisco. , bringing together exceptional talent from over 10 nationalities. We move fast, think globally, and build products that define the future of identity.. 💡 Why You’ll Love It Here. Global DNA:. Work with exceptional peers across Seoul, Paris, and San Francisco. High Impact:. Build technology shaping the global trust and identity landscape. Ownership Culture:. No micromanagement — full trust, full accountability. Elite Standards:. Work fast, learn fast, and grow with world-class peers. Inclusive & Respectful:. 10+ nationalities, diverse perspectives, one vision. Growth Mindset:. Access mentorship, leadership visibility, and continuous learning. 🎯 . What You Will Do. . As a Software Engineer, your code will form the foundation that protects and connects the digital identity of users around the world.. . Design and Develop Global Authentication Platform:. Build and maintain the core backend systems and high-availability infrastructure of the hConnect platform.. Integrate with Diverse Identity Systems:. Develop and extend modules that integrate with national electronic ID (eID) systems and external identity services worldwide.. Build Scalable Systems:. Ensure stability while progressively improving systems to handle future traffic growth and feature expansion.. Design Flexible and Scalable APIs:. Develop and maintain reliable APIs that enable seamless integration with internal services and external partners.. Foster a Strong Code Culture:. Collaborate with teammates through code reviews, write clean and maintainable code, and help establish a culture of engineering excellence.. . 🧠 Who You Are. . Qualifications. . We value skills and potential over a simple list of technologies. We are looking for someone with the following capabilities:. . Proactive Problem-Solving:. Ability to go beyond assigned tasks, understand business goals, propose better solutions, and drive improvements independently.. Navigating Ambiguity:. Comfortable finding the best path forward in undefined situations and collaborating with teammates to define solutions.. Deep Technical Curiosity:. Goes beyond simply using frameworks; explores how technologies work at their core and makes them their own.. Transparent Communication and Collaboration:. Shares progress and blockers openly with the team, listens actively to peers, and works toward better outcomes together.. Strong Fundamentals:. Solid understanding of Node.js and TypeScript, with at least 2 years of backend development experience.. . Preferred Qualifications. . Depth in Specific Technologies:. Strong CS fundamentals and hands-on mastery of at least one technology.. Authentication Protocol Experience:. Practical experience with OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Access Token flows.. 0-to-1 Product Experience:. Built early-stage products and learned from scaling them to meet business goals.. Understanding of Client Environments:. Especially experience addressing compatibility challenges across browsers and mobile platforms.. Commitment to Code Quality:. Experience with test automation and efforts to continuously improve code quality.. Large-Scale Traffic Handling:. Designing and operating architectures that support high-volume traffic.. API Gateway / PaaS / SaaS Development Experience.. Experience with Docker, RabbitMQ/Kafka, and cloud environments (AWS/GCP).. . Tech Stack. . Language:. Node.js, TypeScript. Framework:. Nest.js. Database:. MySQL, MongoDB. API:. RESTful APIs, WebSocket, GraphQL, OAuth2/OIDC. DevOps & Container:. Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline. Cloud & Monitoring:. AWS, GCP, AWS CloudWatch. Collaboration:. Slack, Notion, Figma. ⚡️ . Fast Facts. 💰 . $6.5M+ raised. from top global investors. 📦 . 2.6M+ downloads. of our sd-jwt-js library. 🌍 . 10+ nationalities. across 3 hubs. 🔬 . 82 eID research projects. completed. 🌐 . 3 projects accepted. into the OpenWallet Foundation. 🎁 . Benefits & Culture. Unlimited PTO. Remote-friendly work model. Real ownership from Day 1. High-impact, global product. Multicultural, respectful team. 🧭 Interview Process. Recruiter Intro Call (30 min) – Get to know Hopae. Functional or Technical Interview (45 min) – Dive into your skills. Culture Fit Conversation (45 min) – Collaboration & alignment. Offer 🎉. Note: The process may vary slightly depending on the role.
Software Engineer - hConnect at Hopae