Backend Engineer

About the Job

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are seeking a talented Backend Engineer specializing in Wallets for a role based in India. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the advancement of decentralized finance by developing secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for global digital asset solutions. You will be instrumental in building mission-critical wallet infrastructure, facilitating seamless and reliable user experiences for blockchain technology interactions worldwide. The role involves close collaboration with highly skilled international teams in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment that prioritizes scalability, security, and technical excellence. Ideal candidates possess a passion for solving complex backend challenges and building resilient systems that can support rapidly growing platforms. You will leverage modern technologies, distributed architectures, and cutting-edge financial applications, playing a key role in shaping the future of digital finance. Our culture fosters autonomy, continuous learning, collaboration, and a robust engineering mindset.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services essential for secure and scalable wallet infrastructure and digital asset operations.
• Build and optimize high-performance microservices capable of managing large-scale real-time transactions and significant platform growth.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative backend solutions that meet evolving product and business requirements.
• Uphold the highest standards of platform security by implementing best practices to safeguard user assets, sensitive data, and system integrity.
• Actively contribute to architectural decisions and drive continuous improvements in system reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Work with databases and distributed systems to ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and synchronization.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve backend performance issues, proactively identifying areas for optimization.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in blockchain, peer-to-peer networks, and backend development to foster innovation across the platform.

Requirements

• Substantial professional experience in Node.js and JavaScript backend development.
• A strong grasp of microservices architecture and scalable distributed systems.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining complex, high-availability backend platforms.
• Familiarity with peer-to-peer technologies and decentralized systems.
• Proficiency in working with databases such as MySQL and MongoDB.
• A deep understanding of backend security principles and practical experience with secure coding practices.
• The ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, and technical environments.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, particularly within remote and international team settings.
• Experience in Agile development environments is a valuable asset.
• Demonstrated interest or prior experience in blockchain, fintech, or digital asset ecosystems is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Enjoy a fully remote work environment with the freedom to work from any location.
• Seize the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking decentralized finance and blockchain technologies.
• Gain exposure to large-scale global platforms and state-of-the-art backend systems.
• Immerse yourself in a collaborative international culture alongside highly skilled engineering teams.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment that champions ownership and technical growth.
• Access ample opportunities for continuous learning, experimentation, and career advancement.
• Benefit from a flexible work culture designed to promote autonomy and productivity.
• Contribute to impactful products that are shaping the future of digital finance and peer-to-peer technologies.