Back End Developer(DeFi)

PANCAKESWAP INC
United States
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Databases Distributed Systems PostgreSQL Queueing Systems Redis Digitalocean Blockchain Systems Integration TypeScript
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Backend Kubernetes Ethereum Api Design Microservices

Job description

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.

Requirements

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.

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