Senior Back End Developer (DeFi)

General Information

• Salary range: Competitive, negotiable
• Position: Full-time
• Location: Remote

The Opportunity & Scope

We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer who is passionate about crypto and DeFi, and has a deep understanding of micro-services architecture. You will work closely with a diverse team of engineers to design, develop, and maintain backend services that support our crypto platform.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and micro-services.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate with DeFi protocols and other blockchain solutions.
• Implement secure, efficient, and reliable APIs to power our crypto services.
• Develop and deploy infrastructure on cloud environments to ensure scalability and performance.
• Build and operate containerized services on Kubernetes, managing deployments, scaling, and reliability.
• Design systems that safely handle high concurrency, ensuring data consistency and stability under heavy load.
• Analyze and optimize system performance and stability.
• Stay current with the latest developments in blockchain, DeFi, and backend technologies.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong knowledge of modern backend programming languages such as Typescript (must have), Rust (nice to have).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in production environments.
• Strong understanding of concurrency management - handling concurrent requests, race conditions, distributed locking, async processing, and message queues.
• Experience working with smart contracts and Ethereum-based / Solana-based applications.
• Experience working with microservices and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and DeFi concepts.
• Hands-on experience building APIs and integrating with third-party services.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with database technologies like PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar.
• Previous experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Experience with indexing solutions such as TheGraph or Subsquid.

Perks & Compensation

• Work on cutting-edge technology in the exciting field of blockchain and DeFi.
• Join a passionate, knowledgeable, and supportive team.
• Opportunities for growth and development in the fast-evolving crypto space.

How to Apply: Shoot your resume over to hiring@pancakeswap.com, we'd love to hear from you!