Building the next generation of financial infrastructure using blockchain technology, cryptography, infrastructure, and security
Requirements
- 10+ years of backend software engineering experience, with demonstrable leadership in the fintech, payments, or blockchain space
- Mastery of TypeScript plus deep expertise in one or more systems languages (e.g., Rust, Go, C++)
- Proven track record building scalable APIs, robust infrastructure, and developer platforms
- Deep expertise with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, NoSQL) and major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC)
- Familiarity with applied cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure backend architectures
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, clear communication, and the ability to influence technical direction across teams
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of highly scalable, secure backend services and APIs
- Define and evolve the architecture for databases, microservices, and system integrations
- Own critical projects from initial requirements through production deployment and iteration
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance and reliability challenges at massive scale
- Drive improvements to CI/CD, observability, and engineering processes across multiple teams
- Collaborate with product, security, and leadership to shape roadmap priorities and align technical execution with long-term company strategy
- Mentor senior engineers, promote best practices, and represent technical expertise in high-level client discussions
Other
- Must be in the US, not Canada, EST Preferred
- Travel: Covered travel expenses
- Location: United States (Remote-First, office optional)
- Equipment: High-end work equipment provided (MacBook Pro + essentials)
- Degree requirements: Not specified
