About the Role

We’re seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to help build the robust, scalable infrastructure that powers our toolkit. In this role, you’ll design, implement, and maintain high-performance backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence and deliver exceptional user experiences. If you’re passionate about building resilient systems and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design & Develop: Architect, build, and optimize backend systems and APIs that support and integrate seamlessly with front-end applications.
• Collaborate: Work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to define requirements, set priorities, and ship quality features.
• Scale & Optimize: Ensure our systems are robust and scalable by implementing performance enhancements, optimizing data storage, and monitoring system health.
• Maintain Quality: Write clean, maintainable code with an emphasis on testing and automation to minimize downtime and prevent issues.
• Drive Innovation: Contribute to technical discussions, share best practices, and help evolve our technology stack and engineering culture.
• Troubleshoot: Proactively diagnose, resolve, and prevent issues across the backend infrastructure, ensuring a secure and reliable user experience.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in TypeScript & Rust, with experience in building and maintaining complex software systems
• Proven knowledge about modern design principles as for example event-driven microservices, domain driven design, design- & anti-patterns, TDD, and clean code principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to translate product requirements into efficient and maintainable code
• Excellent communication skills, collaborating effectively with both technical and less-technical stakeholders
• Proven experience designing and deploying scalable, distributed systems with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Curious about blockchain and decentralised technology, committed to driving innovation and adoption

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience in a startup or fast-growing technology company