Backend Engineer – DeFi (Remote)
Our client is a leading DeFi derivatives platform redefining how users trade on-chain derivatives.
With deep liquidity, instant execution, and up to 25x leverage across 70+ markets, they’re building one of the most advanced decentralized trading experiences on Ethereum, powered by the Synthetix protocol on Optimism for low gas fees and high performance.
As a backend engineer, you’ll play a critical role in building and scaling the systems that power their trading infrastructure.
You’ll work on high-performance backend services, smart contract integrations, and on-chain transaction systems that drive one of the most ambitious products in DeFi.
What you’ll do:
- Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend systems for trading, data processing, and risk management
- Collaborate with frontend, product, and blockchain teams to deliver seamless platform functionality
- Develop APIs and backend architecture for reliable, high-speed trade execution
- Maintain top-tier standards of security, performance, and reliability
- Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering best practices
What we’re looking for:
- 4+ years of backend development experience
- Proven background building scalable, high-performance systems in trading, fintech, or DeFi
- Strong experience with Node.js, Go, Python, or similar backend languages
- Familiarity with technologies like MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, GCP, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools
- Understanding of microservices architecture and API design
- Passion for DeFi and building products you’d want to use yourself
Nice to have:
- Experience with blockchain or smart contract integrations
- Understanding of trading algorithms, derivatives, or risk management concepts
- Contributions to open-source DeFi or blockchain projects
Why join:
- Competitive compensation (with the option for crypto payments)
- Unlimited paid leave and flexible, async remote work
- Bi-annual in-person team retreats (all expenses covered)
- Fast-moving, high-impact environment in a rapidly growing DeFi sector