Software Engineer - hConnect

Requirements

• 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.
• 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
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

🌍 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 Backend 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

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