Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Stablecoin Payments)

Bison Trails; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency technology firm in Canada seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and maintain backend systems for stablecoin transactions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software engineering experience and proficiency in backend technologies like Go or Java. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, along with flexibility in work arrangements, with some in-person team events required.

Benefits

Salary up to $191,100 CAD

Bonus eligibility

Equity eligibility

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering.
• Proven experience building large-scale backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies like Go or Java.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems for stablecoin.
• Serve as the DRI for key projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Backend technologies

Distributed systems

APIs

Tools

Go

Java

AWS

GCP

Job description

Employer Industry: Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $191,100 CAD
• Bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work collaboratively with high-caliber colleagues in a fast-paced environment
• Chance to make a significant impact on the future of global finance through innovative technology
• Flexible remote work with required in-person participation for team events

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems for stablecoin pay-ins, payouts, deposits, and withdrawals
• Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for key projects, ensuring accountability from design to production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and scalable solutions
• Integrate stablecoin functionality into core products by working closely with various teams across the employer
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong, inclusive engineering culture

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering
• Proven experience building and operating large-scale backend systems, ideally in fintech, payments, or crypto
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Go, Java, or similar) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and system design
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects end-to-end as a DRI

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior experience working with stablecoins, DeFi protocols, or on-chain payments
• Familiarity with smart contract platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana) and related developer tools
• Contributions to open-source crypto or blockchain projects
• Experience building multi-chain or cross-chain applications
• Interest in or experience with tokenomics or digital asset infrastructure

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