Senior Backend Engineer, DeFi Wallet at Blockchain.com

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, DeFiIndustries

Requirements

Integrity (foremost quality)
Highly motivated and self-driven
Passionate about cryptocurrency
Knowledge of how blockchain systems work; experience working closely with two blockchains preferred
Ability to find solutions to novel problems
Innate curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies
Proficiency in multiple programming languages
Strong advocate for best engineering practices
Commitment to high levels of test coverage, strong technical documentation, and effective monitoring
Takes full responsibility for all projects
Experience in at least one JVM-based language (Java, Kotlin, Scala) or willingness to learn (preferred)

Responsibilities

Build on our DeFi wallet platform, expanding support for multiple networks
Develop and integrate APIs from new and existing services into our product applications
Be a part of a dedicated engineering team committed to secure and performant systems
Work within the core of Blockchain.com’s solution, interacting directly with multiple blockchains and internal services
Work extensively with open-source technologies (Docker, Kafka, PostgreSQL)
Ensure security is at the forefront of all work
Work within interdisciplinary teams to continually deliver high-quality products to users
Optimize existing systems for scalability, extensibility, and performance, building reusable, modular code

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaKotlinScalaDockerKafkaPostgreSQLBlockchainAPIsDeFiJVM

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Backend Engineer position?

Full-time salary based on experience, with details not provided.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is the office located?

The position is hybrid, allowing work from home and the London office.

What key skills are required for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

Required skills include integrity, motivation and self-drive, passion for crypto, blockchain knowledge with experience on two blockchains preferred, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and preferably experience in JVM languages like Java, Kotlin, or Scala.

What does the company culture look like at Blockchain.com?

The culture is flexible with unlimited vacation, hybrid work model, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a dedicated engineering team focused on secure and performant systems.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates demonstrate integrity, self-drive, passion for crypto, blockchain knowledge, problem-solving ability, curiosity to learn, proficiency in multiple languages especially JVM-based ones, and commitment to testing, documentation, and best engineering practices.

Blockchain.com

Cryptocurrency trading and wallet services platform

About Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com offers a platform for buying, storing, and trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can execute trades quickly, often in microseconds, thanks to the platform's advanced matching engine and deep liquidity. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, trading spreads, and premium services, catering to both individual and institutional clients. It allows users to deposit and withdraw various fiat currencies and provides an API for programmatic trading and live market data. Blockchain.com prioritizes security and reliability, ensuring the protection of users' funds and data.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$583.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

501-1,000Employees