Senior Backend Engineer - High-Throughput Blockchain Payments

Skyfire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Toronto is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop the infrastructure for high-speed machine-to-machine payments. You will focus on building and optimizing backend systems essential for AI-to-AI transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong TypeScript and Node.js skills, as well as experience with database design. A competitive compensation package and a fast-growing startup environment await, where innovation thrives and your contributions will be valued.

Benefits

Competitive cash + equity package

Healthcare coverage

Fast-growth startup environment

Collaborative culture

Opportunity for impact in AI transactions

Qualifications

• Self-starter mindset with the drive to tackle challenges.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience with database design using PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Ability to scale systems for high request throughput.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices, Kubernetes, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core backend components for machine payments.
• Implement scalable blockchain solutions with low latency.
• Collaborate with product teams to create technical solutions.
• Optimize performance for distributed systems.

Skills

TypeScript proficiency

Node.js backend development

PostgreSQL or MySQL

System design

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud infrastructure

Testing

Debugging

Reliability engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

A cutting-edge technology company in Toronto is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop the infrastructure for high-speed machine-to-machine payments. You will focus on building and optimizing backend systems essential for AI-to-AI transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong TypeScript and Node.js skills, as well as experience with database design. A competitive compensation package and a fast-growing startup environment await, where innovation thrives and your contributions will be valued.