Copy of Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Prime Onchain Wallet)

Bison Trails; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Canada is seeking a skilled backend developer with over 5 years of experience. This role involves designing high-impact initiatives, leading technical projects, and working with blockchain technology. Candidates with expertise in Golang, AWS, and Kubernetes will be preferred. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, along with a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Salary up to $191,100 CAD

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Proven track record of building resilient, scalable, and secure microservices.
• Experience leading complex technical projects and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-impact initiatives for institutional clients.
• Define and execute the team’s technical roadmap.
• Solve complex challenges by understanding customer needs.

Skills

Backend development

Golang

GraphQL

REST APIs

Kubernetes

AWS

Blockchain protocols

Problem-solving

Job description

Employer Industry: Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $191,100 CAD
• Bonus eligibility and equity opportunities included
• Comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a cutting‑edge technology environment
• Dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation
• Engage in meaningful work that contributes to the mission of creating an open financial system

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Design and deliver high‑impact initiatives for institutional clients, including transaction processing and policy controls
• Define and execute the team’s technical roadmap in alignment with organizational goals
• Solve complex challenges by understanding customer needs and delivering secure, scalable solutions
• Uphold engineering standards through code reviews, testing, and technical debt management
• Guide junior engineers, fostering their growth and enhancing team capabilities

What is Required (Qualifications):

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with expertise in Golang, GraphQL, REST APIs, Kubernetes, AWS, and blockchain protocols
• Proven track record of building resilient, scalable, and secure microservices
• Experience leading complex technical projects and mentoring engineers
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on delivering impactful solutions
• Hands‑on experience with blockchain integrations and secure key management

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with full‑stack development, including front‑end frameworks
• Passion for blockchain technology and experience with crypto exchange applications or Web3 tools
• Familiarity with advanced cryptographic techniques, such as zero‑knowledge proofs or secure multi‑party computation (MPC)
• Understanding of SOC 1/SOC 2 standards or experience in regulated environments

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