About the Job
Join a young, creative team in a fast-paced and supportive environment at the company, a DeFi ecosystem that builds financial freedom for everyone. As a key player in our team, you will contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of DeFi, enabling users to trade, hold, and track digital assets with comprehensive security and an intuitive user experience. This position supports a hybrid work model with at least three days per week on-site at our Dubai office.
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Responsibilities
- Microservices Development: Build and maintain scalable backend microservices using the Nest.js framework.
- API Architecture: Design and implement high-performance, low-latency APIs and backend systems.
- System Reliability: Monitor technical and business metrics, including error rates and uptime, to ensure service stability.
- Performance Optimisation: Conduct regular system profiling and optimise database queries to ensure high throughput.
- Code Excellence: Write clean, well-documented code while strictly adhering to internal standards and development guidelines.
- Incident Management: Set up and manage alerting systems for early detection and proactive mitigation of vulnerabilities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile sprint planning sessions.
- Continuous Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies to introduce new tools that enhance team efficiency and system performance.
Requirements
- Industry Experience: Proven track record working within fintech, DeFi, or cryptocurrency sectors.
- High-Load Environments: Practical experience developing microservices architecture capable of handling high-load traffic.
- Tech Stack Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, supported by strong SQL skills and PostgreSQL experience.
- Infrastructural Knowledge: Familiarity with Redis, message brokers (such as NATS, EMQX, or Kafka), and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Blockchain Knowledge: A solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals, Web3, and Solidity.
- DevOps Basics: Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and fundamental Kubernetes concepts.
- Operational Setup: Ability to manage metrics pipelines and configure robust alerting systems.
- Agile Mindset: Experience working within Scrum-based environments with an enterprise-oriented focus on structure.
- Communication & Mindset: A proactive communicator with a quality-driven approach and strong problem-solving abilities.
Skills
- Backend Engineering: Expert-level API design and backend system development.
- Performance Analysis: Proficient in system profiling and latency reduction techniques.
- Security & Resilience: Skilled in applying data protection best practices and building resilient systems.
- Engineering Leadership: Ability to promote best practices and mentor peers through consistent code reviews.
- Technical Documentation: Capability to produce thorough documentation for complex architectural designs.
Nice to Have's
- Advanced Framework Knowledge: Hands-on experience or deep familiarity with the Nest.js framework.
- Event-Driven Design: Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and asynchronous patterns.
- Web3 Tooling: Experience using Web3 libraries, such as ethers.js or web3.js, for direct blockchain interactions.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
Join a team that values your input and offers competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. Enjoy unlimited vacation days and company compensation for work gear to set you up for success. If you think big, move fast, and want to make an impact from day one, the company is the place for you.
