Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field. ~8 years of professional software engineering experience, or ~6 with an advanced degree. Strong proficiency in Java and experience with modern frameworks and distributed systems. Experience with performance optimization (e.g., low-latency systems, microservices). Knowledge of security and compliance best practices in financial or regulated contexts. Interest or hands-on experience in blockchain, crypto infrastructure, or decentralized systems. Strong collaboration and mentorship skills in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

Design, build, and maintain high-throughput backend services and APIs in Java. Drive architecture discussions to enhance system scalability, resiliency, and performance. Prioritize security and compliance as core aspects of service design and delivery. Collaborate with product, security, DevOps, and compliance teams on cross-functional initiatives. Mentor engineers and lead by example with high engineering standards and best practices. Research and prototype blockchain integration opportunities (e.g., node syncing, client tooling). Advocate for maintainable, modern infrastructure informed by industry best practices.