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Backend Engineer

  • Remote, Hybrid
    • Chengdu, Sichuan Sheng, China
    • Shenzhen, Guangdong Sheng, China
    • San Francisco, California, United States
    +2 more
  • Developers

Job description

About the Company:
We are a rapidly growing DeFi protocol building core infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized finance. Backed by leading global Web3 investors, our platform has secured over $400 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) and serves nearly a million users. We specialize in lending and liquid staking solutions, delivering high-performance, secure, and user-friendly DeFi products. Join us as we shape the future of finance through cutting-edge blockchain innovation.

Position Overview:
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to lead the development of robust and scalable backend systems that power our DeFi applications. You will play a key role in designing secure APIs, integrating blockchain components, and ensuring high system performance. This position is ideal for engineers with a deep understanding of distributed systems, backend architecture, and blockchain technology.

Location:

  • Remote: Shenzhen or Chengdu (1 position)

  • Hybrid: San Francisco Bay Area (1 position)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services for DeFi applications.

  • Build and maintain APIs that support frontend applications, smart contracts, and third-party services.

  • Work closely with frontend and smart contract engineers to ensure seamless integration across the full stack.

  • Optimize backend architecture for fast and efficient data handling in a distributed environment.

  • Conduct code reviews and address performance, reliability, and security issues proactively.

  • Stay current with backend best practices and DeFi infrastructure developments.

Job requirements

  • 3+ years of backend development experience, with strong proficiency in Java.

  • Experience with Node.js, Go, or equivalent backend frameworks.

  • Deep understanding of blockchain systems and familiarity with smart contracts and DeFi protocols.

  • Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases and managing data in distributed systems.

  • Proven experience in building and maintaining backend APIs and microservices.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

  • Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

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