Senior Backend Engineer
RunwiseFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should have at least 5 years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in developing large-scale systems using Golang and cloud technologies. Experience shipping user-facing features with JavaScript and modern component-based JS frameworks like React is required. Proficiency in Go and React, experience with third-party vendor integrations, and familiarity with large-scale, high-traffic platforms are essential. Experience in authoring and implementing technical architecture, along with knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, BuildKite, rate limiters, caching, load balancing, circuit breakers, metrics, logging, tracing, debugging, event-driven architectures (Kafka, MQ), SQL/NoSQL databases, gRPC, GraphQL, and ETL is necessary. Python, Ruby, and SaaS platform experience are considered nice-to-haves.
The Senior Software Engineer will build complete user features using React, JavaScript frameworks, Golang, and cloud technologies. They will deliver cross-functional outcomes for complex problems in collaboration with product, design, security, and other engineering teams. Responsibilities include demonstrating awareness of Coinbase's platform and development practices, generating and implementing innovative ideas, foreseeing and adapting to potential issues, and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical leaders. The role also involves mentoring team members in design techniques and best practices, and collaborating with teams across multiple time zones.
Digital currency wallet and transaction platform
Coinbase provides a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Users can create a digital wallet to manage their cryptocurrency transactions easily. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible for both merchants and consumers. Unlike many competitors, Coinbase focuses on building trust with its users through reliable services and a straightforward interface. The company's goal is to create an open financial system that promotes innovation and equal opportunities in the digital currency space.