Backend Engineer

• Location: Grand Cayman / Denver, Colorado / Toronto, Ontario
• Department: Engineering
• Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid

About Us

ether.fi is a rapidly growing Ethereum liquid staking protocol where stakeholders retain control of their assets. The company is just a year in with a thriving community and a TVL of $3.5-4B+. We are on a broader mission to help onboard the next billion users to crypto. Protocol information can be found here.

Position Overview

As an experienced Backend Engineer with a strong background in blockchain and backend technologies you will be a key component of the ether.fi team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of backend systems, the ability to design and implement scalable and reliable solutions, and a passion for blockchain technology. Experience in DevOps and blockchain development will be considered a significant advantage. This is a hybrid role with the expectation that the team comes in 3 days per week, minimum.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems using Golang or Python.
• Manage and optimize relational databases, including PostgreSQL, ensuring data integrity, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate blockchain functionalities and ensure seamless, end-to-end system performance.
• Implement and maintain API services, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance.
• Apply best practices for code development, including automated testing, code review, and documentation.
• Manage the AWS resources/pipelines/infra.
• Monitor and improve system performance and reliability, including troubleshooting and resolving backend issues.
• Contribute to the development and deployment processes through DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure as code.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in blockchain technology, backend development, and DevOps practices to continually enhance our platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Golang or Python, with at least 3 years of backend development experience.
• Extensive experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, including design, optimization, and management.
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (DApps) is highly desirable.
• Experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), AWS, and infrastructure as code, is a plus.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API development and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering efficient and scalable solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity offerings.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a brilliant team.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Exciting company events and team-building off-sites.
• Option to take a part of your salary as ETH

Salary

$120,000 - $160,000 a year

Interested candidates should send their resume along with a cover letter and portfolio showcasing relevant projects (GitHub links, deployed DApps, etc.). Your cover letter should highlight your experience with Golang and/or Python.