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Senior Backend Engineer

Zerion

Zerion

Software Engineering
Remote
Posted 6+ months ago
We’re looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale critical infrastructure for a product serving hundreds of thousands of users. You'll be part of a cross-functional product team and will collaborate closely with client engineers to develop robust APIs, scalable systems, and seamless backend solutions that directly enhance user experiences.

What you will do

  • Write well-structured, and efficient code contributing to the development of new services and features.
  • Identify bottlenecks and optimize existing infrastructure.
  • Shape the direction of the platform and the product, making architectural decisions and driving innovation and improvement.
  • Participate in the planning of technical tasks and code reviews.
  • Be an integral part of a dynamic team, willing to take the initiative and contribute to the continuous improvement and growth of the Zerion platform.
  • Work as part of an autonomous cross-functional team, and collaborate closely with frontend and mobile engineers on product development.

What we are looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in designing & building distributed backend systems.
  • Solid knowledge of basic algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
  • Familiarity with Blockchain systems, dApps, and smart contracts.
  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Desire to take an active part in our product evolution.

You're likely to succeed if you have

  • Excellent knowledge of Golang.
  • Experience with containerized systems: Docker & Kubernetes.
  • Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases: Postgres, MongoDB, Cassandra.
  • Experience with monitoring tools: Sentry, Prometheus, and Grafana.
  • Experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services).
  • Experience with Python3.
  • Experience working in a startup environment, that encourages trust and autonomy.

Bonus Points

  • You are an active Web3 user.
  • You have worked with time-series data and specialized databases: ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, etc.
  • You have pet projects, blog articles and/or open-source contributions.
  • You have participated in the industry conferences.

Interview Process

  • Screening Call (30 minutes): A brief conversation to discuss your expectations, motivation and interest in the role.
  • Hiring Manager Call (45 minutes): A deeper discussion with the hiring manager to assess your fit for the position and the team.
  • Coding Interview (60 minutes): A technical assessment to evaluate your problem-solving and coding skills.
  • Systems Design Interview (90 minutes): A technical interview focusing on your ability to design and architect systems.
  • Team Interview (60 minutes): A conversation with team members to understand your collaborative skills and team fit.
  • Founders Interview (60 minutes): A discussion with the founders to align on values, vision, and cultural fit.
  • Reference Check: Verifying your professional background through feedback from your previous colleagues and managers.
Why You Should Join
Company Overview
We’re experiencing phenomenal growth, with key metrics showing remarkable year-over-year progress compared to 2023:
Daily Active Users (DAW): Increased by 1.6x
Number of Transactions: Surged by 5x
Transacting Wallets: Doubled (2x)
Total Fee Revenue: Tripled (3x)
API Performance
Our API is scaling rapidly, showcasing its critical role in the ecosystem:
3.3 billion requests processed in 2024
Achieved a steady monthly revenue
Culture: Our culture shines through in our strong team engagement and impressive retention, showing just how much we value creating a workplace where people truly want to stay and thrive.
People: Collaborate with some of the most driven and intelligent individuals in the crypto space.
Salary & Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, medical insurance, coworking membership, and additional benefits.
Unlimited Days Off and Flexible Work Schedule: Recharge and explore life outside the office with our flexible time-off policy and work schedule.
Remote Work Essentials: We provide all the necessary software and equipment to ensure you're fully equipped to work from home comfortably and efficiently.
Stock Options: Contribute to Zerion's success and watch your stock options become valuable.
Relocation: We support relocation for you and your family.
Travel: Join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events.
Distributed Team: Zerion is a fully remote team with members worldwide. Embrace asynchronous collaboration, find your own work rhythm, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
To ALL recruitment agencies and individual recruiters: Zerion only accepts resumes from its partners, with whom Zerion has contractual relations. Zerion is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.