Senior Software Engineer, CoinDesk Indices (Remote - LATAM)
About CoinDesk Indices:
CoinDesk Indices (CDI), a subsidiary of CoinDesk, is a leading provider of digital asset indices. CDI has been driving the market with precision, research, and a commitment to educating and empowering investors. As part of the CoinDesk media, events, data, and indices company, CDI is a trusted platform in the global crypto ecosystem.
CDI offers three main products: single-asset reference indices, broad market and sector indices, and systematic strategy indices. The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX) is a highly regarded index with a track record that underlies the largest digital asset products. Our broad market and sector indices serve as comprehensive benchmarks, and our investible sectors are constructed using CDI’s industry-adopted taxonomy. Our systematic strategy indices help investors target specific outcomes.
About the Role:
As a member of the CDI Engineering team, you will be a Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing, building, and testing new features on the Core Platform. Collaboration with Engineering, Governance, Product, and Sales teams will be key to delivering on the technical roadmap and ensuring high performance and scalability of our backend services. As CDI's products are critical for informing investment strategies, platform security and reliability are of utmost importance.
We are seeking self-motivated team players who are passionate about code quality and share our mission, even if you're new to crypto. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and implement new backend features using Python or NodeJS.
- Collaborate with Product, Governance, and Sales teams to deliver on the product roadmap.
- Define backend requirements for tools that enhance the analysis, reporting, and display of indices data.
- Work with software architects and technical leads to ensure scalability and reliability in decision making.
- Build infrastructure components that optimize developer experience and platform performance.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, providing solutions.
- Contribute to technical documentation on software architecture and coding frameworks.
- Participate in code reviews and offer constructive feedback.
- Mentor fellow engineering team members.
About You:
- At least 6 years of software engineering experience working on distributed systems at scale.
- Proficiency and demonstrated experience in Python (required), and experience with Java and/or C++ is a plus.
- Expertise in Object-Oriented principles and other software design paradigms.
- Knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with cloud-based development using ECS and Lambda.
- Experience with third-party tools such as Kafka and Redis.
- Understanding of web services and API layers, specifically REST/JSON.
- Proficiency in using build and development tools like Docker and Git.
- Bonus points for familiarity with modern front-end technologies and frameworks like React/NextJs.
- Experience with DevOps methodologies including Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Trunk Based Development.
- Well-versed in Agile Methodologies and previous experience working in a Scrum environment.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and efficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Full professional proficiency in English is required.
Please note that this is a full-time employment position. Only candidates who are currently based in Colombia will be considered for this opportunity due to the required working hours and team co-location.
Equal Opportunity:
CoinDesk is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, from recruitment to benefits. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodation:
CoinDesk is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any part of the application process, please email accommodations@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request.
Please note that a member of CoinDesk's Talent Acquisition team will only contact you directly from an @coindesk.com or @coindesk-indices.com email address regarding opportunities at CoinDesk. Disregard emails from any other addresses or individuals. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, a member of our team will reach out to guide you through the interview process. We look forward to connecting!
Blockchain Specialist for Game-Fi Project
Primary Duties:
- Create and implement smart contracts for in-game transactions and assets.
- Develop secure blockchain solutions that guarantee player ownership and protect asset integrity.
- Work closely with our game development team to smoothly incorporate blockchain technology into our gaming platform.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments and best practices within the blockchain and gaming sectors.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience as a Blockchain Developer or in a similar position.
- Expertise in Solidity, with experience in Ethereum or other blockchain technologies.
- Solid understanding of Game-Fi principles and how blockchain can elevate the gaming experience.
- Familiarity with DeFi protocols and tokenomics.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in NFT development and related platforms.
- Understanding of cryptographic concepts and security best practices.
If you are eager to embrace a new challenge and contribute to the evolution of gaming through blockchain technology, we would love to hear from you!
Listing Business Development Manager (Crypto, Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
Business level Japanese proficiency
Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
Experience in managing a team
Experience in crypto coins listing or general business development experience in the crypto industry
Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
Ideal Candidate:
Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
Able to act independently and proactively
Experience in customer negotiation
Listing Business Development
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Listing Business Development to drive growth by leading end-to-end sales initiatives and strategic collaborations in the blockchain and crypto sector, while coordinating cross-functional teams and staying ahead of market trends through continuous research and industry engagement.
About the Role:
- Identify new business opportunities, expand and execute strategic partnerships
- Look for new listing sales opportunities in Blockchain and crypto space
- Manage the listing sales pipeline, from researching, sourcing, contacting, negotiating, converting and following up with clients
- Liase and coordinate with marketing, product, customer support and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery of products
- Assess and monitor key indicators of cryptocurrency projects and evaluating the effectiveness of partnership and campaign initiatives
- Monitor market trends and conducting R&D in the cryptocurrency market
- Participate in overseas exhibitions and events as required and network with potential business partners
Requirements:
- Business level English
- Minimum 1 year of BD/sales experience in crypto/blockchain space
- Familiar with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
- Capabilities of develop global customer relationships independently
- Good relationship with team and cross functional communication skill
- Fast learner, hard worker and team player
Ideal Candidate:
- Have a good sense of cooperation and working with a team
-Able to act independently and proactively
- Experience in customer negotiation
- Business level Japanese
Chief Technology Officer (Japanese Speaking)
Bitcastle is a cryptocurrency exchange platform which aims to create a new age of exchange where everyone can use it safely and have fun. As we expand and take a more active approach to global expansion, bitcastle is looking to hire a Full-Time Japanese speaking Chief Technology Officer to lead our engineering team.As frequent communication with Japan and Vietnam entities is required, this role will require Japanese language proficiency and will be fully remote at the moment.
– Formulate strategy and establish the technical vision for the business
– Preparation of specifications and design documents for product development
– Project management of the development process, including quality control
– Define and refine engineering workflows, tech architecture and infrastructure
– Build, develop, lead a world class engineering team
Requirements:
– Experience as a CTO or in a similar technology leadership role in cryptocurrency exchanges or brokerage firms.
– Strong leadership capabilities – with proven success of building, developing and leading an engineering team
– Experience in development using Python, PHP and NodeJS
– Project management experience
– Business level English
– Business level Japanese language skills (JLPT N2 and above) to communicate with Japan and Vietnam entity without need for translator
Ideal Candidate:
– Has project management experience
– Has experience as CTO or similar role in a startup
– Knowledge and interest in cryptocurrency
Project Frameworks and Languages:
– Backend: nestJS(Node JS), Laravel (PHP),Python
– Database: Redis, My SQL
– Frontend: Vue JS
– Mobile: React Native, Android Native, Swift
– DevOps: Git, CI/CD, Docker, Jenkins, GitLabCD
– Cloud: AWS