Staff Backend Engineer - Blockchain
$200,000–$300,000 year
Remote · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States or United States
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States or United StatesRemoteFull Time$200,000–$300,000 yearSenior LevelNot SpecifiedUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Unknown
Job Summary
Join our company as a Staff Backend Engineer focusing on blockchain technology. This fully remote role requires extensive experience in backend development, particularly with TypeScript and Node.js/Bun.js. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, autonomy, and experience with microservices architecture in high-performance environments.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in Node.js/Bun.js and TypeScript with 7+ years of experience in backend development
- Must have delivered a complex microservices-based backend serving web clients end-to-end
- Experience serving a high number of concurrent users with large data-streaming requirements
- Proficiency with building robust and optimised API endpoints and web sockets
- Strong understanding of Postgres, including schema/query design and optimisation for high-performance/high-reliability use cases
- Proven ability to work independently while driving projects to completion
- Strong communication skills to work effectively within a cross-functional team
- Experience leading a mid-sized engineer team
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on backend systems for crypto trading platforms, DeFi applications, or other data-heavy services
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and development tools for streamlined deployments
- Passion or experience in on-chain trading; being a part-time trader on Solana is a plus
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