Java Backend Engineer( DeFi project)

Chrona agency; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to build core infrastructure for a delta-neutral stablecoin. The role involves designing and scaling financial systems, integrating blockchain technologies, and optimizing trading strategies. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in backend development, particularly in financial systems, and proficiency in Java. This position offers the possibility of remote work or relocation to Dubai.

Benefits

A chance to build a new financial architecture

Influence over key technical decisions

Strong engineering and product focus

Remote work or relocation options

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development experience, ideally in financial systems.
• Strong proficiency in modern Java or other JVM languages.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).
• Understanding of financial modeling and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale delta-neutral financial infrastructure.
• Build systems for automated hedging and risk management.
• Develop accounting logic, reconciliation, and financial transparency.
• Integrate price feeds and DeFi data sources.

Skills

Backend development experience

Proficiency in modern Java

Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS)

Understanding of financial modeling

Knowledge of blockchain and DeFi

High level of initiative and ownership

Job description

Overview

Resolv Labs is the team behind USR, a delta-neutral stablecoin that combines stability, yield, and protection from crypto-market volatility. USR is backed by Ethereum (ETH) and derivatives, uses strategic hedging, and employs the Resolv Liquidity Pool (RLP) structure, which acts as an insurance layer and enables investors to earn yield with managed risk. The project is integrated with Hyperliquid, supported by Delphi Labs, and has shown multi-fold growth in TVL.

Who Were Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to help build the core infrastructure for the USR stablecoin and the RLP liquidity pool. Youll work at the intersection of financial models, blockchain, and engineering systems from architecture to implementation. This is a key technical role with high ownership and product impact.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale delta-neutral financial infrastructure
• Build systems for automated hedging and risk management
• Integrate price feeds, exchange and DeFi data sources
• Develop accounting logic, reconciliation, and financial transparency
• Build backend systems for the liquidity pool and order management
• Integrate with traditional financial systems and blockchain networks
• Optimize trading strategies and execution logic
• Establish engineering infrastructure and processes for scale

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend development experience, ideally in financial systems
• Strong proficiency in modern Java or other JVM languages
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS)
• Understanding of financial modeling and risk management
• Solid grasp of architecture, code standards, CI / CD, and testing
• Understanding of blockchain and DeFi primitives
• High level of initiative and ownership
• Startup experience is a plus

Nice to Have

• Experience with payments or banking systems
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in fintech
• Background in quant finance or algorithmic trading
• Familiarity with cryptography and data protection
• Understanding of exchange systems and order execution

What We Offer

• A chance to build a new financial architecture
• Influence over key technical decisions
• A team with strong engineering and product focus
• Remote work or relocation to Barcelona / Dubai

Time zone: CET ±3