Portrait of Elmar Kenigs

Elmar Kenigs

Lead Software Engineer

Summary

Lead Full‑Stack Engineer focused on decentralized web applications (dApps), with 10+ years building and scaling Node.js/TypeScript systems in production. Recently led the launch of Tanssi, Moonbeam, and DataHaven dApps, owning architecture and hands‑on implementation across frontend, backend, AWS infrastructure, and testing.

Experience

  1. OpsLayer, Inc.

    Lead Software Engineer

    Remote
    • Led team of 7 engineers on Tanssi, DataHaven, and Glacis dApps, handling hiring (grew 3→7), task assignment, and mainnet launches from scratch.

    • Drove all technical decisions for the new DataHaven dApp, defining frontend architecture and integrations with Main Storage Provider backend services + DataHaven chain.

    • Owned end-to-end Tanssi dApp delivery, coordinating Next.js/Mantine frontend, backend, and AWS infrastructure.

    • Provided architecture guidance for Glacis projects (Scan App, Airlif API).

    TypeScriptReactNext.jsMantineWAGMIViemEthers.js

    PolkadotJSPlaywrightAWS

  2. OpsLayer, Inc.

    Technical Lead

    Remote
    • Owned technical strategy for the Tanssi and Moonbeam dApps, including the architecture for XCM‑SDK cross‑chain interactions.

    • Mentored a team of 3 engineers on WAGMI, PolkadotJS integrations, and E2E testing (Playwright). Reviewed critical PRs before release.

    • Led Moonbeam frontend migration from Create React App to Next.js + AWS Amplify, improving performance and deployments.

    • Replaced Bulma with Mantine across both dApps, unifying UI components and simplifying maintenance.

    TypeScriptReactNext.jsMantineWAGMIViemPolkadotJS

    PlaywrightAWS

  3. PureStake, Inc.

    Web3 Software Engineer

    Remote
    • Built wallet connection and state management for v1 Moonbeam dApp using Ethers.js, handling multi-chain interactions across Moonbeam, Moonriver, and Moonbase Alpha.

    • Led frontend migration from Create React App to Next.js + AWS Amplify, improving build times, SEO, and deployment workflows.

    • Introduced Playwright E2E testing across Moonbeam dApp, catching regressions before releases and setting team testing standards.

    • Established core Web3 patterns (Ethers.js → WAGMI/PolkadotJS transition) continued in Moonbeam v2 development.

    TypeScriptReactNext.jsEthers.jsPolkadotJSPlaywrightAWS

  4. E-FARM.COM GmbH

    Full Stack Node.js Software Engineer (Contractor)

    Hamburg, Germany
    • Developed SmartTrade React Native app for machinery dealers to submit inventory through dynamic forms tied to sales workflows.

    • Built Nest.js backend services + MongoDB models to support diverse machinery data across web and mobile clients.

    • Connected React/React Native frontend to backend via shared schema sync, enabling auto‑generated dealer questionnaires.

    Node.jsTypeScriptReactReact-NativeExpoServerlessNest.js

    MongoDBAWS

  5. E-FARM.COM GmbH

    Backend Node.js Software Engineer (Contractor)

    Hamburg, Germany
    • Built multiple Node.js microservices with Nest.js + RabbitMQ event-driven architecture for machinery marketplace scalability.

    • Created data aggregation service generating PDF sales documents automatically from internal systems for sales team.

    • Developed microservice to push machinery listings to partner websites via 3rd-party APIs.

    Node.jsTypeScriptServerlessNest.jsMongoDBRabbitMQ

  6. Lokalportal GmbH

    React Frontend Engineer (Contractor)

    Hamburg, Germany
    • Improved frontend business logic and state management for public news/community portal content display.

    • Migrated class-based React components to Hooks, improving code readability and maintenance.

    • Enhanced authentication layer with TypeScript + Cypress tests for better stability/security.

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  7. Hermes Europe GmbH

    Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer

    Hamburg, Germany
    • Promoted to Lead Engineer on new warehouse logistics project, owning technical architecture and daily team coordination for 5-7 engineers.

    • Hired and onboarded 5-7 engineers, building technical interviews and onboarding docs.

    • Built end-to-end parcel processing/tracking system: Node.js backend, React web app, React Native mobile, and Electron desktop app.

    • Delivered warehouse management tools with product team, enabling daily processing of thousands of international parcels.


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  8. Hermes Europe GmbH

    Full-Stack Software Engineer

    Hamburg, Germany
    • Built backend microservices (Node.js) and customer apps (Angular.js) for large-scale logistics platform.

    • Created public parcel tracking page end-to-end, used by thousands of end customers daily.

    • Developed full-stack label generation system processing thousands of international e-commerce parcels daily.

    Node.jsTypeScriptAngular.jsMongoDB

  9. yasni GmbH

    Web Developer

    Frankfurt am Main, Germany
    • Maintained and enhanced UI for high-traffic search engine using PHP + JavaScript.

    • Fixed production bugs across platform, improving stability for public users.

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  10. Freelance

    Web Developer

    Frankfurt am Main, Germany
    • Built custom WordPress sites for small businesses and entrepreneurs launching their first online presence.

    • Redesigned existing sites with PHP/JavaScript/Bootstrap to improve usability and appearance.

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  11. Agent Stick

    Mobile Game Developer

    Riga, Latvia
    • Developed "Agent Stick" iOS game with Objective-C, Cocos2D, and Box2D physics.

    • Programmed core game logic, character animations, and unique on-screen drawing mechanic for physics interactions.

    • Launched game on App Store, reaching several hundred thousand downloads.

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Education

Skills

Portfolio

  • Tanssi dApp

    Welcome to the Tanssi dApp—launch sovereign, Ethereum-secured appchains in minutes. Stake TANSSI with operators or sequencers, manage your chain, and use the tooling in one place, integrated with Symbiotic for Ethereum-backed restaked security and automated validator orchestration.

  • Moonbeam dApp

    The Moonbeam dApp dashboard helps you monitor and manage crypto in one place—token balances, staking rewards, and allocation breakdowns in real time. Moonbeam is a smart-contract platform for cross-chain connected applications, so users can interact with multiple blockchains from the same experience.

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