About the company
We are a team of world class builders and researchers with expertise across several domains: Ethereum Protocol Engineering, Layer-2, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Miner Extractable Value (MEV), Smart Contract Development, Security Auditing and Formal Verification. Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, StarkWare, Gnosis Chain, Aave, Flashbots, xDai, Open Zeppelin, Forta Protocol, Energy Web, POA Network and many more. We actively contribute to Ethereum core development, EIP’s and network upgrades together with the Ethereum Foundation, and other client teams.
Job Summary
What you’re good at:
📍Design and implement back-end services, including APIs, microservices, and database schemas, to support front-end applications and enhance user experience 📍Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and ensure high-quality code releases 📍Manage database migrations and optimizations to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability 📍Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to define and meet project requirements, creating a seamless workflow between back-end and front-end components 📍Advocate for and implement best practices in back-end development, including code reviews, testing, and security measures 📍Participate in the planning and execution of DevOps strategies, working towards improving infrastructure automation and monitoring 📍Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, ensuring they meet the latest security and technology standards 📍Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in back-end development, CI/CD, DevOps, and the crypto industry to continuously improve our platform
What you bring:
📍Proven experience as a back-end developer, with a strong background in developing scalable and secure web applications 📍Expertise in back-end languages and frameworks, Python preferred but will also consider other technologies (e.g. Java) 📍Solid experience with database design, management, and migration strategies for relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) 📍Understanding of good software architecture (including cloud-native and serverless architectures). 📍Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions 📍A strong understanding of API development principles and experience building RESTful services 📍Interest in DevOps practices and experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform, Ansible) is highly desirable 📍Experience in the crypto industry with an understanding of blockchain technologies and ideally staking mechanisms 📍Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 📍Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
