Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Staking)

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

Job summary

A leading innovative technology firm in Canada is seeking an experienced software engineer to build new services and design scalable systems using Golang. The role requires at least 5 years of software engineering experience and a strong commitment to writing high-quality, well-tested code. The company offers a competitive salary up to $191,100 CAD, bonus eligibility, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity for flexible remote work with in-person participation throughout the year.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus eligibility

Equity eligibility

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering.
• Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining production services.
• Strong commitment to writing high-quality, well-tested code.

Responsibilities

• Build new services using Golang for critical product and business needs.
• Design scalable systems with modern cloud technology.
• Collaborate with teams to create a roadmap.

Skills

Software engineering

Golang

Cloud technology

Service-oriented architecture

Microservices

Tools

Docker

Rails

Postgres

MongoDB

DynamoDB

Job description

Employer Industry: Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $191,100 CAD
• Bonus eligibility and equity eligibility included in compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with cutting-edge technology
• Chance to contribute to building an open financial system that impacts the global economy
• Flexible remote work options with required in-person participation throughout the year

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Build new services to meet critical product and business needs using Golang
• Design scalable systems to solve novel problems with modern cloud technology
• Articulate a long-term vision for maintaining and scaling backend systems
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and leadership to create a tangible roadmap
• Write high-quality, well-tested code to meet customer needs

What is Required (Qualifications):

• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering
• Proven experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services
• Ability to compose a service-oriented architecture
• Strong commitment to writing high-quality, well-tested code
• Passion for building an open financial system that connects the world

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in a company experiencing rapid growth from startup to mid-size
• Familiarity with growth experiments or A/B testing frameworks
• Knowledge of blockchain technology, specifically Bitcoin and Ethereum
• Experience decomposing large monoliths into microservices
• Proficiency in Golang, Ruby, Docker, Rails, Postgres, MongoDB, or DynamoDB

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