COSTA RICA

April 29, 2025
Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Back End Developer with Matrix for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Costa Rica.
Our client is a digital identity platform that empowers individuals to own and manage their personal information online securely. It allows users to create a portable digital identity that they fully control, eliminating the need for multiple usernames and passwords across different platforms. Users can obtain verifications from trusted entities, such as banks or educational institutions, to authenticate aspects of their identity, enhancing trust and security in digital interactions. The platform offers encrypted messaging and document sharing, ensuring users can communicate and exchange information safely. The solution includes a digital wallet feature, enabling users to manage various digital assets and currencies within the same secure environment.
The project involves rebuilding the messaging system using the Matrix protocol – an open, secure, and decentralized standard for real-time communication. The client is looking for a Principal Engineer with deep experience in the Matrix ecosystem to lead the backend development and integration of their new messaging system. This role will focus on backend infrastructure and protocol-level integration, tackling key challenges such as token handling, session reliability, federation stability, and secure communication

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with the Matrix protocol (mandatory).
• Deep knowledge of Matrix APIs, federation, and encryption mechanisms.
• Solid understanding of backend development with Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of secure communication principles and real-time systems.

• Lead Matrix protocol backend integration and ongoing maintenance.
• Work with Matrix server implementations such as Synapse or Dendrite.
• Deeply understand and apply Matrix APIs, federation, and authentication flows.
• Integrate Matrix into the backend stack (Python, Go, Node.js).
• Address token handling, session management, reliability, and scaling.
• Ensure a secure and robust communication infrastructure.