Design, build, and scale distributed backend services supporting hundreds of thousands of users. Develop efficient Golang and Python code, optimize infrastructure, make architectural decisions, conduct code reviews, and collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers. The role also involves technical planning, platform innovation, and contributing to product evolution in an autonomous startup environment.
This is a remote position.
The employer is a financial management platform that helps users track and optimize their cryptocurrency investments. It provides features such as portfolio tracking, tax optimization, and investment recommendations. The platform also allows users to manage their cryptocurrency wallets and exchange accounts in one place and makes it easier for investors to manage their digital assets and make informed investment decisions.
They are opening a Senior Backend Engineer role (Remote EU) with system design and architecture experience on a permanent basis. This position entails complete remote work, encompassing the end-to-end process of designing, building, and scaling critical infrastructure services for a large user base of hundreds of thousands.
MISSIONS :
- Write well-structured, and efficient code contributing to the development of new services and features.
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize existing infrastructure.
- Shape the direction of the platform and the product, making architectural decisions and driving innovation and improvement.
- Participate in the planning of technical tasks and code reviews.
- Be an integral part of a dynamic team, willing to take the initiative and contribute to the continuous improvement and growth of the platform.
- Work as part of an autonomous cross-functional team, and collaborate closely with frontend and mobile engineers on product development.
Profil
5+ years of experience in designing & building distributed backend systems.
Solid knowledge of basic algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
Familiarity with Blockchain systems, dApps, and smart contracts.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
Desire to take an active part in our product evolution.
What you need to succeed:
Excellent knowledge of Golang.
Experience with containerized systems: Docker & Kubernetes.
Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases: Postgres, MongoDB, Cassandra.
Experience with monitoring tools: Sentry, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services).
Experience with Python3.
Experience working in a startup environment, that encourages trust and autonomy.
Bonus points:
You are an active Web3 user.
You have worked with time-series data and specialized databases: ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, etc.
You have pet projects, blog articles and/or open-source contributions.
You have participated in Web3 industry conferences.
Informations contractuelles
Contract : Permanent
Type : 100% Remote
Location : can be based anywhere in Europe / EU Timezone
Salary : 80 to 100k USD
Benefits : Stock Options, medical insurance, coworking membership, relocation packages and additional benefits.
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