Backend Engineer (Golang/TypeScript)

Our client is on a mission to build a more financially inclusive future by making the power and utility of the US Dollar accessible across the globe. AUSD is the first fully collateralized, freely tradable digital dollar that is partner-focused, open, scalable, and dependable: a currency that works, wherever you are. Their goal is to create a more stable and accessible cryptocurrency that empowers individuals and businesses. They leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver secure and efficient financial solutions to their partners around the world.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about web3 and crypto, ready to take ownership of projects from start to finish in a dynamic and fast-paced environment prioritizing code quality and maintainability.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop and maintain the server-side logic, databases, APIs, and other backend processes to meet application requirements
• Develop a high-trust high-quality engineering culture
• Collaborate closely with the CTO and CEO to directly impact product roadmap
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements.
• Engage in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding, debugging, and deploying with an emphasis on high quality, scalable code.
• Develop and maintain our database layer, APIs, and other web services
• Develop and maintain a backend worker-queue system to engage in blockchain analytics and monitoring
• Hire, Teach, and Mentor junior engineers

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of backend development
• Strong expertise in Typescript, Rust and Golang
• Proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases, understanding of ACID properties, and knowledge of distributed database architectures
• Proficient in RESTful API development, with a deep understanding of OpenAPI/Swagger documentation
• Experience interfacing with Web3 infrastructure including RPCs
• Proven experience working on large projects with long-term impact on a single system or team
• Experience leading the development of distributed systems and micro-service architecture
• Ability to handle unexpected challenges, perhaps even those that fall outside strict backend development
• Must be open to learning new technologies, methodologies, and moving between different tasks
• Must be able to articulate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in high security or financial applications, especially payments
• Basic knowledge of Front End Development and Devops
• Experience interacting with blockchains

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture.