ITRADE Innovations is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their team remotely. The role involves architecting and developing real-time APIs and backend systems for crypto trading, DeFi analytics, and digital asset tracking.
About the Role
As a Backend Engineer, you will build scalable microservices, manage streaming pipelines, and contribute to infrastructure designed for high throughput, low latency, and mission-critical uptime. You will collaborate closely with smart contract developers, frontend engineers, and data scientists to deliver innovative financial services.
About You
Required:
5+ years of backend engineering experience, preferably with financial systems or high-throughput platforms.
Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS framework.
Experience with event-driven architectures and Kafka.
Skilled in gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and microservices design.
Solid experience with WebSockets and real-time messaging systems.
Proven ability to design and optimize time-series data solutions.
Familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Security-first mindset, especially in financial and cryptographic contexts.
Self-starter with ability to excel in a fast-paced startup environment.
Preferred:
Knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, smart contracts, or Web3 APIs (Ethers.js, Web3.js).
Benefits
Competitive top-of-market salary with potential equity and crypto bonuses.
Remote-first and asynchronous-friendly culture with flexible work hours.
Opportunity to work on pioneering finance and Web3 technology.
Technical leadership role with significant influence on architecture and roadmap.
Collaborative and transparent team culture promoting ownership and innovation.
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