Senior Software Architect (100% Remote - Worldwide)

Tether.io; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tether.io is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale backend systems for tokenization infrastructure. The role involves working with distributed systems and blockchain integrations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering with strong Node.js skills. Responsibilities include improving system performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet product requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering.
• Strong hands-on Node.js expertise.
• Experience with databases and microservices architectures.

Responsabilités

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Improve system scalability, performance, and operational resilience.
• Support deployment workflows and infrastructure automation.

Connaissances

Node.js expertise

Scalable backend systems

Distributed systems

Cloud infrastructure

Blockchain infrastructure

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Description du poste

About The Job

At Tether, we’re building the infrastructure powering the next generation of financial products, tokenized assets, and digital currencies at global scale. Our technology enables businesses, institutions, and platforms worldwide to interact with blockchain‑based financial systems securely, efficiently, and reliably. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale backend systems supporting mission‑critical financial and tokenization infrastructure. You will work on distributed systems, APIs, blockchain integrations, tokenization workflows, permissions frameworks, operational tooling, and enterprise‑grade backend infrastructure used by millions of users globally. This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building scalable systems, and working in a fast‑paced environment alongside high‑performing global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs in Node.js
• Develop reliable infrastructure components supporting high‑availability systems
• Improve system scalability, performance, and operational resilience
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision‑making

Blockchain Infrastructure

• Work on integrations with blockchain networks and digital asset infrastructure
• Support systems related to token operations, permissions, transaction workflows, and operational controls
• Contribute to internal tooling and platform reliability improvements
• Help maintain secure and scalable infrastructure standards

Platform Scalability & Reliability

• Improve observability, monitoring, and operational tooling
• Support deployment workflows and infrastructure automation
• Collaborate on performance optimization and system reliability initiatives
• Contribute to technical documentation and engineering best practices

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and other internal teams
• Support technical discussions and implementation planning
• Help translate business and product requirements into scalable technical solutions

Core Skills

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering
• Strong hands‑on Node.js expertise - this is the primary stack
• Experience building scalable backend systems and APIs
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
• Experience with databases, asynchronous systems, and microservices architectures
• Familiarity with blockchain infrastructure and digital asset ecosystems
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working in fast‑paced engineering environments
• Experience with financial infrastructure or fintech platforms
• Familiarity with Ethereum and EVM‑compatible ecosystems
• Understanding of token standards and blockchain transaction workflows
• Experience with monitoring and observability tooling
• Excellent English communication skills - mandatory

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with token standards such as ERC-1400, permissions frameworks, transfer restriction mechanisms, and multi‑signature workflows
• Experience with tokenization platforms, custody providers, or institutional fintech infrastructure
• Familiarity with compliance tooling (KYC/AML integrations, whitelisting frameworks)
• Experience working in lean, remote‑first engineering teams