Backend Engineer


This role is with a Calyptus partner.

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We are looking for a talented and driven Backend Engineer with system design and architecture experience. 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.


What you will do

  • 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 our platform.
  • Work as part of an autonomous cross-functional team, and collaborate closely with frontend and mobile engineers on product development.


What we are looking for

  • 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.


You're likely to succeed if you have

  • 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.


You are likely a perfect candidate if

  • 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 the industry conferences.


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