Senior Back-End Engineer, Staking
Status
London, UK
Full time
Office
Compensation is not specified
Role
Backend Engineer
Description
Role Overview
We are in search of a skilled Senior Back-End Engineer specializing in Staking, to join our team at a leading software platform for digital assets. We require individuals with a strong background in building scalable, reliable, and high-performing systems. Your responsibilities will center around developing financial and crypto-native products, services, and APIs.
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance our custodial staking platform by adding support for multiple networks and dynamic validator sets.
- Create and integrate APIs from both new and existing services into our range of product applications.
- Collaborate with a dedicated engineering team to uphold the highest standards in delivering secure and high-performing systems.
- Work in the core of our company's solution, directly engaging with various blockchains and internal services.
- Utilize open-source technologies like Docker, Kafka, and PostgreSQL extensively.
- Maintain a strong emphasis on security in all activities.
- Engage in interdisciplinary teams to consistently deliver top-tier products to users.
- Optimize existing systems for scalability, extensibility, and performance, while establishing reusable and modular code for use across our products.
Qualifications
- Essential qualities we look for include integrity and a high level of motivation.
- Passion for cryptocurrencies and a deep understanding of blockchain systems.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Cosmos-based blockchain networks is advantageous.
- Capacity for problem-solving in uncharted territories.
- Curiosity, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and a strong commitment to engineering best practices.
- Emphasis on generating clean solutions to complex problems pragmatically.
- Track record of maintaining high levels of test coverage, robust technical documentation, and effective monitoring.
- Ability to take full responsibility for project outcomes.
- Experience with JVM-based languages like Java, Kotlin, and Scala is preferred, or willingness to learn.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive full-time salary aligned with experience, along with meaningful equity in our innovative company.
- Hybrid work model with options for remote work and a superb office location in central London.
- Generous vacation policy, top-grade Apple equipment, and opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly expanding global tech company.
- Embrace a flexible and inclusive work culture with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunities.
Please be aware that all employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, in adherence to our values of diversity and inclusivity.
Skills Required

Blockchain.com
Website
www.blockchain.comCompany size
Not specified
Location
United States
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Not specified
Status