About the job

About Us:

Blok-Z is an award-winning, US-funded energy blockchain startup based in Germany and Turkey. We specialize in delivering enterprise-grade software solutions that will foster the growth of a distributed, decentralized and carbon-free energy future. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to make impactful sustainable energy choices.

To help achieve our mission, we need a talented Lead Software Developer who is comfortable and capable of wearing more than one hat. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, with experience leading development teams and overseeing the delivery of complex software projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development team in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions

• Oversee the planning and estimation of development tasks, ensuring that project deadlines are met

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and troubleshoot issues

• Code new features and improve the existing platform to enhance the current product experience

• Mentor and coach team members to encourage professional growth and development

• Act as the technical lead on projects, providing guidance and direction to the development team

• Manage the deployment and maintenance of software systems, ensuring that they are reliable and scalable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

• 6+ years of experience in software development

• 2+ years of experience leading software development teams

• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including agile methodologies

• Proficiency in Python and Javascript programming languages

• Experience with technologies, tools and frameworks such as VueJS, Django, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, Sentry, Solidity

• Experience with distributed task queues such as Huey, Celery

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL systems, preferably PostgreSQL

• Knowledge of object-relational mapping (ORM)

• A mind for quality supported with good test practices, especially test automation

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skills

We offer a competitive salary and flexible work schedule as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a highly skilled software developer with leadership experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity even if you do not meet all the qualifications.

At Blok-Z, you will be empowered to work on energy sustainability-based meaningful projects, satisfy your curiosity, and solve problems with a global impact. We are a team of smart, passionate people whom you can grow and collaborate with. You can work on a product that helps enable the energy revolution and transform the lives of millions for the better.

Salary and compensation

No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Python, JavaScript, NoSQL, Engineer and Digital Nomad jobs that are similar:

$70,000 — $130,000/year

Location

Turkey (Remote)