Senior Software Engineer - Backend

ether.fi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto-native financial platform in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and optimize scalable transaction processing systems. You will ensure high performance and reliability in delivering financial services. The role requires robust knowledge of cloud infrastructure and distributed systems, with opportunities in a dynamic, growth-focused environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements (4 weeks work from anywhere)

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building and maintaining server-side applications.
• 5+ years of professional coding experience.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable transaction processing services.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure system reliability and performance.

Skills

Distributed systems concepts

Cloud-native tools (AWS, ECS, ELB)

Kubernetes

Docker

Redis

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Job description

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This range is provided by ether.fi. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

170,000.00 / yr - $200,000.00 / yr

About Us :

Ether.fi is an innovative, rapidly growing crypto-native financial platform on a mission to put users in control of their wealth—making it easy to save, earn, and spend crypto. Positioned as a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) bank, ether.fi offers a fully integrated, non-custodial suite of products— Stake , Liquid , and Cash —that bridge crypto utility with real-world convenience.

With over $8B in assets under management and a lean, agile team of 25+, we’re building sustainable, secure, and scalable financial infrastructure to onboard the next billion users to crypto. Our offerings include liquid staking, automated yield strategies, and crypto-native payment solutions like credit cards, enabling a comprehensive decentralized banking experience.

As we continue to scale, we’re actively hiring talented, mission-driven individuals who want to shape the future of finance from the ground up.

Learn more at ether.fi .

Position Overview :

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure) to join our team, primarily focused on building robust and efficient transaction processing systems. You'll contribute significantly to ensuring our infrastructure meets stringent performance metrics such as latency, throughput, and uptime, crucial for delivering seamless financial services to our users. We're looking for proactive, technically skilled problem-solvers who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to tackle complex engineering challenges. You'll also have the opportunity to impact other exciting projects within ether.fi, enhancing your scope of influence and technical growth.

What you will do :

• Design, develop, and optimize scalable transaction processing services to support high-throughput, low-latency financial transactions.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, including ECS, ELB, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Redis, and databases.
• Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance through thoughtful architectural decisions, robust testing practices, and proactive monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with other internal teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
• Drive improvements in our CI / CD pipelines, automation, observability, and monitoring systems to streamline operational efficiency.

What we are looking for :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

3+ years of experience building and maintaining server-side applications.

5+ years of professional coding experience.

Deep understanding of distributed systems concepts such as reliability, fault tolerance, data consistency, and scalability.

Hands-on experience with cloud-native tools : AWS (ECS, ELB), Kubernetes, Docker, and Redis.

Strong problem-solving skills with proactive engagement to address technical challenges.

Enthusiasm for joining a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

Plus, if you are experienced in Blockchain or Web3.

Plus, if you are experienced in TypeScript, Next.js, and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform.

Perks & Benefits :

Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and token allocation grant

Opportunity to work with a Top 4 Ethereum protocol, by TVL

Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Collaborative and inclusive work culture

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space

Global team with opportunity for travel and working out of our 3 offices around the world

4 weeks work from anywhere

Exciting company events and team-building off-sites

Compensation Range : $170K - $200K

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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