A family run business

Senior Backend Engineer

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerContractRemoteTeam 1-10H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

142 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishJava ScriptNo SQLSQLType ScriptWeb3

Job Description

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend systems, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our applications. • Web3 Integration: Leverage expertise in Web3 technologies, including blockchain integration (EVM, Solana, Near, etc.), to enable seamless interaction between our applications and decentralized networks. • Database Management: Create and optimize database schemas and queries for SQL and NoSQL databases to efficiently store and retrieve data. • API Development: Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, ensuring they meet the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders. • Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the backend systems, optimizing response times and resource utilization. • Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices to protect against common web application vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and data breaches. • Testing, Troubleshooting and Debugging: Writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. • Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain documentation for backend systems, including architecture diagrams, API documentation, and codebase documentation.

Job Requirements

4+ years of experience as a backend engineer building and maintaining scalable systems.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Backend development experience using Nest.js, TypeScript.
Strong database management skills, including experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
Experience with system design and architecture.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, proactiveness, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.
Expertise in easy frontend integration to backend APIs.
Expertise in Web3 technologies, including blockchain integration (EVM, Solana, Near, etc.), wallet connectivity, and smart contract interactions.
Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security measures in backend systems.
Familiarity with caching mechanisms, performance optimization techniques, and monitoring tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Commitment to staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in both backend development and Web3 integration.