We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong backend engineering expertise and hands-on experience in Custody, Digital Assets, Tokenization, Blockchain technologies, and modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience building secure, scalable, and high-performance enterprise applications, with strong proficiency in Node.js and/or Java Spring Boot, along with exposure to Blockchain platforms, Digital Asset ecosystems, and Large Language Models (LLM). The role requires a strong engineering mindset, experience working in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech environments, and the ability to contribute to architecture, design, development, and delivery of complex enterprise-grade solutions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js and/or Java Spring Boot.
- Build and enhance solutions related to Custody platforms, Digital Assets, Tokenization, and Blockchain-based systems.
- Develop secure and reliable services following enterprise software engineering standards.
- Collaborate with architects, product teams, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Ensure technical quality across application architecture, design, coding practices, security, testing, and documentation.
- Participate in system design discussions and contribute towards technology decisions.
- Research, evaluate, and benchmark emerging technologies against industry best practices.
- Implement clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering standards.
- Develop and maintain unit tests to ensure application reliability and performance.
- Work within Agile delivery methodologies and contribute effectively to Scrum ceremonies.
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across software engineering practices.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with Node.js backend development.
- Experience with Java Spring Boot application development.
- Strong understanding of backend architecture, APIs, microservices, and enterprise application development.
- Experience designing and developing scalable, secure, and high-performing systems.
- Hands-on experience working on projects involving Custody platforms, Digital Assets, Tokenization, and Blockchain technologies.
- Understanding of blockchain concepts, architecture, and integration patterns.
- Experience building or integrating solutions within digital asset ecosystems is highly preferred.
- Experience or exposure working with Large Language Models (LLM) and AI-enabled applications.
- Strong experience in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech enterprise environments.
- Ability to research, evaluate, and adopt best-in-class technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on payment platforms, financial technology products, or digital banking solutions.
- Experience in highly regulated financial environments.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team.
