Python Developer

Description

Are you an amazing Python developer who is passionate about decentralization and the promise of blockchain-based technologies? Do you want to join a team that is revolutionizing the world of cloud storage? If so, the Storj team would love to meet you!

Storj is a protocol, cryptocurrency, and suite of decentralized application that allows users to store data in a secure and decentralized manner. It uses Bitcoin features like its transaction ledger, public/private key encryption, and cryptographic hash functions for security.

By modeling after Bitcoin, we create data storage system that can't be censored, monitored, or have downtime. Furthermore, it is cheaper, faster, and more secure than traditional cloud storage services.

We're looking for Python developers to support and expand the development of our core technology and flagship applications: Metadisk and DriveShare.

Skills & Requirements:

Our ideal candidate has:

A deep passion for decentralization and the promise of blockchain-based technologies

Deep knowledge and experience with Python and the Flask web development framework (or frameworks such as Django, Pyramid, Bottle, Twisted, etc.)

Experience with Nginx

The desire and ability to write clean code and create unit/integration tests

Excellent understanding of OO and/or MVC design, data structures

The ability to build scalable and secure open-source code

An understanding of cryptography as it applies to distributed systems

A familiarity with Chef, Ansible, Docker and/or other IT deployment tools

Experience with source code version control (i.e. Git/Github)

Experience with relational and non-relational database design and optimization

Experience building RESTful web services

The ability to work remotely with a globally distributed team

Bonus points for:

Significant contributions to open-source projects related to decentralization or cryptocurrencies

Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) in computer science, applied mathematics, cryptography or a related field (though not required)

Experience or background in distributed algorithms, machine learning, artificial intelligence, complexity science

Experience with C/C++, Java, Objective-C, Go

Mobile development experience

Willingness to accept Bitcoin for payment

Super bonus points if you:

Have experience developing your own novel blockchain-based technology

Are Satoshi Nakamoto

Please note, this is a freelance-to-hire position. Candidates will initially be assigned projects on a freelance basis with the possibility of part-time or full-time work after further evaluation.

About Storj Labs:

Storj was founded in 2014 to help decentralize the world of cloud storage. Since winning the Bitcoin Hackathon at the 2014 Texas Bitcoin Conference, Storj has grown rapidly in popularity and support. We recently completed a successful crowdsale, raising 910 BTC (over $450,000). We are a globally distributed team with members from the United States to Macedonia to Australia.

We Have Great Benefits:

* We offer payment in Bitcoin!
* No commute! Our team is distributed around the world.