Senior Backend Developer Digital Assets
Required skills
- backend development
- digital assets
- cryptocurrency
- blockchain
- fintech
- RESTful API
- GraphQL API
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
Nice to have
- Web3 frameworks
- DeFi protocols
- tokenization standards
- Agile environment
Role summary
Innovative Tech Solutions Inc is seeking a Senior Backend Developer in New York, NY, to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs for digital asset platforms. The role involves architecting microservices, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure, implementing blockchain integrations, and ensuring system reliability and security. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and resolving production issues. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of backend experience with languages like Python, Go, Java, or Node.js, and hands-on experience with digital assets, blockchain, or fintech platforms, along with proficiency in API design, cloud platforms, and databases.
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Employee discounts
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs supporting digital asset platforms
- Architect and optimize microservices, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and product to deliver robust solutions
- Implement and maintain blockchain integrations, smart contract interactions, and digital wallet services
- Ensure system security, performance, and reliability through code reviews and best practices
- Lead technical discussions, mentor junior developers, and contribute to engineering standards
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues in real-time trading or asset management environments
- 5+ years of backend development experience with languages such as Python, Go, Java, or Node.js
- Hands-on experience with digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain, or fintech platforms
- Strong proficiency in RESTful and GraphQL API design and development
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
- Solid understanding of database technologies including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis
- Familiarity with Web3 frameworks, DeFi protocols, or tokenization standards is a strong plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in an Agile environment
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