Back-End Software Engineer, Nethermind

• Proven experience as a back-end developer, with a strong background in developing scalable and secure web applications
• Expertise in back-end languages and frameworks, Python preferred but will also consider other technologies (e.g. Java)
• Solid experience with database design, management, and migration strategies for relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Understanding of good software architecture (including cloud-native and serverless architectures)
• Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions
• A strong understanding of API development principles and experience building RESTful services
• Interest in DevOps practices and experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform, Ansible) is highly desirable
• Experience in the crypto industry with an understanding of blockchain technologies and ideally staking mechanisms
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Desirable

• We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems
• We are seeking a back-end software engineer for our platform team who is passionate about developing robust and scalable back-end systems. This role is pivotal in building and maintaining the technological backbone of our services, including API development, database management, and CI/CD processes
• Your expertise will ensure our platform's reliability, performance, and alignment with our compliance and risk mitigation strategies
• Design and implement back-end services, including APIs, microservices, and database schemas, to support front-end applications and enhance user experience
• Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and ensure high-quality code releases
• Manage database migrations and optimizations to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to define and meet project requirements, creating a seamless workflow between back-end and front-end components
• Advocate for and implement best practices in back-end development, including code reviews, testing, and security measures
• Participate in the planning and execution of DevOps strategies, working towards improving infrastructure automation and monitoring
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, ensuring they meet the latest security and technology standards
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in back-end development, CI/CD, DevOps, and the crypto industry to continuously improve our platform