Senior Backend Engineer- Remote, Worldwide at Nethermind

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$150,000 – $220,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Blockchain, DeFi, Financial TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience
Solid grasp of design patterns, testing strategies, and best practices
Strong programming skills in Go, Python, Rust, C#, Java, or TypeScript/Node.js
Deep experience with databases (relational & non-relational)
Proven ability to design, scale, and maintain distributed systems
Solid understanding of API design, system observability, and performance optimization
Working knowledge of containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs
Architect distributed systems integrating blockchain data, financial logic, and external services
Build high-throughput data pipelines and services interacting with on-chain infrastructure and blockchain protocols
Continuously optimize systems for speed, scalability, and resilience
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, blockchain engineers, researchers, and product leads

Skills

Python

Rust

Java

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Distributed Systems

API Design

Scalability

Security

Data Pipelines

Blockchain

DeFi

Nethermind

Blockchain solutions for Ethereum network

About Nethermind

Nethermind.io focuses on blockchain solutions, particularly for the Ethereum network, offering services like a customizable Ethereum client, smart contract development, and security audits. They also research Layer 2 scaling solutions to improve transaction speed and develop Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) solutions for fair transaction processing. Their unique offerings include open-source tools like Warp for deploying smart contracts on StarkNet and the Voyager block explorer for interacting with StarkNet. The goal is to empower developers and enterprises to effectively use decentralized technologies while generating revenue through service fees and consulting.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$535KTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Risks

Competition from Ethereum client developers like Geth and Besu may impact market share.

Rapid blockchain evolution requires Nethermind to continuously innovate and adapt.

Potential security vulnerabilities in Warp transpiler could expose clients to risks.

Differentiation

Nethermind offers a high-performance Ethereum client, enhancing blockchain interaction efficiency.

Their Warp transpiler aids developers in deploying smart contracts on StarkNet.

Nethermind's security audits ensure blockchain applications are secure and free from vulnerabilities.

Upsides

Increased interest in Ethereum Layer 2 solutions boosts demand for Nethermind's tools.

Partnership with EigenLayer enhances Nethermind's influence in the Ethereum ecosystem.

zkSync Era Remix Plugin development attracts more developers to Nethermind's platform.

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