Job Description
Experience: 5+ years of experience in Backend Development (Go/Java/Python)
Onsite Job Location: Gurugram, India
At Trential, we're building a new way for people and businesses to manage their identities and official documents (like degrees, licenses, or passports) online.
What We Do:
• Establish Trust Online: We help organizations and people prove who they are and what they know in any digital interaction—safely and instantly.
• Give Users Control: We put you back in charge of your own identity. Instead of tech giants holding your data, you get to decide what information you share, when you share it, and with whom.
• Make Credentials Global: We make your official documents accessible everywhere with a single tap, securely and privately.
How We Do It:
We use the latest technology—specifically, an international standard called W3C Verifiable Credentials—to develop applications to solve for the essential missing identity layer for the internet. Our mission is to transform how identity works in the digital world, making it private, secure, and user controlled.Role Overview:
As a Software Development Engineer-III/IV at Trential, you will be the bridge between technical strategy and hands-on execution. You will lead a dedicated engineering team in designing, building, and deploying our core platforms and APIs. You will ensure our solutions are scalable, secure, interoperable, and aligned with open standards and our core vision, leading the engineering team building the future of digital identity.
What you'll be doing:
• Design & Implement: Lead the design, implementation and management of Trential’s products.
• Lead by example: Be the most senior and impactful engineer on the team, setting the technical bar through your direct contributions.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Enforce high standards for code quality, security, and performance through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Standards Adherence: Ensure all solutions comply with relevant open standards like W3C Verifiable Credentials (VCs), Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) & Privacy Laws, maintaining global interoperability.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead the charge to continuously evaluate and improve the products & processes. Instill a culture of metrics-driven process improvement to boost team efficiency and product quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Co-Founders & Product Team to translate business requirements and market needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and stories. Represent Trential in interactions with external stakeholders for integrationsWhat we're looking for:
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a Tech Lead, Team Lead, or Senior Engineer role leading a small team.
• Technical Depth: Deep proficiency in one or more core languages such as Go, Python, or Java, and experience in building and operating distributed, fault-tolerant systems.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP) and modern DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Docker).
• Databases: Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling for high-throughput, secure applications.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to motivate and drive a team to successful outcomes.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
• Knowledge of decentralized identity principles, Verifiable Credentials (W3C VCs), DIDs, and relevant protocols (e.g., OpenID4VC, DIDComm)
• Familiarity with data privacy and security standards (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and designing systems complying to these laws.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into verification or data extraction workflows.
Onsite Job Location: Gurugram, India
At Trential, we're building a new way for people and businesses to manage their identities and official documents (like degrees, licenses, or passports) online.
What We Do:
• Establish Trust Online: We help organizations and people prove who they are and what they know in any digital interaction—safely and instantly.
• Give Users Control: We put you back in charge of your own identity. Instead of tech giants holding your data, you get to decide what information you share, when you share it, and with whom.
• Make Credentials Global: We make your official documents accessible everywhere with a single tap, securely and privately.
How We Do It:
We use the latest technology—specifically, an international standard called W3C Verifiable Credentials—to develop applications to solve for the essential missing identity layer for the internet. Our mission is to transform how identity works in the digital world, making it private, secure, and user controlled.Role Overview:
As a Software Development Engineer-III/IV at Trential, you will be the bridge between technical strategy and hands-on execution. You will lead a dedicated engineering team in designing, building, and deploying our core platforms and APIs. You will ensure our solutions are scalable, secure, interoperable, and aligned with open standards and our core vision, leading the engineering team building the future of digital identity.
What you'll be doing:
• Design & Implement: Lead the design, implementation and management of Trential’s products.
• Lead by example: Be the most senior and impactful engineer on the team, setting the technical bar through your direct contributions.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Enforce high standards for code quality, security, and performance through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Standards Adherence: Ensure all solutions comply with relevant open standards like W3C Verifiable Credentials (VCs), Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) & Privacy Laws, maintaining global interoperability.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead the charge to continuously evaluate and improve the products & processes. Instill a culture of metrics-driven process improvement to boost team efficiency and product quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Co-Founders & Product Team to translate business requirements and market needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and stories. Represent Trential in interactions with external stakeholders for integrationsWhat we're looking for:
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a Tech Lead, Team Lead, or Senior Engineer role leading a small team.
• Technical Depth: Deep proficiency in one or more core languages such as Go, Python, or Java, and experience in building and operating distributed, fault-tolerant systems.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP) and modern DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Docker).
• Databases: Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling for high-throughput, secure applications.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to motivate and drive a team to successful outcomes.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
• Knowledge of decentralized identity principles, Verifiable Credentials (W3C VCs), DIDs, and relevant protocols (e.g., OpenID4VC, DIDComm)
• Familiarity with data privacy and security standards (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and designing systems complying to these laws.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into verification or data extraction workflows.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Software Development Engineer-III/IV (Backend Engineer) position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Gurgaon offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
