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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineers - **Company:** Jobposting - **Location:** Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Code Review, Databases, Software Debugging, Github, MongoDB, Node.Js, Software Architecture, Redis, E2e Testing, Blockchain, Software Systems, TypeScript, System Availability, Caching, Backend, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Production Code, Cloudflare, Front End Software Development, Docker, Golang - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lifi-senior-backend-engineer-decircle-8349690 ## About the Role * Must be located in the EMEA region * Strong TypeScript experience is a must * Previous working experience in the blockchain space, technical understanding of the EVM ecosystem (or other ecosystems) is a nice to have. * Extensive professional experience in a similar role (as senior or lead) * Understanding of document databases and caching * Experience in software design and architecture * Deep knowledge of testing frameworks and principles * Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving and analytical skills * Proactivity, strong ability to work well within a team and to be self-guided on a day-to-day basis * Ability to write maintainable, scalable, production-grade code * Passion for new technologies and ability to autonomously evaluate them and make suggestions for improvement * Very strong verbal and writing skills in English to allow effective communication with team members and stakeholders in meetings and documents * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science is a plus * Experience with smart contract development is a plus * Proficiency in Golang is a plus ## Description We are looking for multiple Senior Backend Engineers who will lead the design, development, and maintenance of our backend systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and secure. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive our success. The position will report to our Backend Lead. The current tech stack of LI.FI utilizes: * Node.js running TypeScript code in Docker containers * MongoDB and Redis for our data * ethers.js for communication with the blockchains * Github, Kubernetes, AWS and CloudFlare for our GitOps CD chain What you'll do * Leading and actively participating in the design, development, and maintenance of backend systems and APIs * Architecting and implementing scalable and robust backend solutions that can handle growing user loads and evolving business needs * Maintaining high coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensuring best practices for code maintainability and readability * Identifying bottlenecks and optimizing code and algorithms to improve system performance * Implementing monitoring and debugging tools to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring high system availability * Developing and maintaining comprehensive test suites, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, to ensure the reliability of backend systems * Providing guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them grow their technical skills * Analyzing complex technical problems and propose effective solutions to address them * Documenting code, APIs, and technical processes to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and support onboarding of new developers ## Related Videos - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)