Remote Software Engineer I — Cross-Chain Backend

Chainlink Labs; Meira; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Fully remote

Challenging projects

Learning culture

Occasional team gatherings

Job summary

Chainlink Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems powering innovative products, collaborating with product managers and frontend engineers across time zones.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development, strong API design, and experience with relational and NoSQL databases, cloud platforms, and containerization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Solid understanding of API design principles (RESTful).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, especially in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve backend software.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code.
• Collaborate with front‑end developers, product managers, and designers to deliver features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technology decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.

Skills

Backend development

REST API design

Distributed systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Python

Java

Node.js

Go

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Backend) – Fully Remote

Our client, a cutting‑edge technology firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join their fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust backend systems that power their innovative products. You will work with a talented team of engineers, collaborate on architectural decisions, and contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.

The role is fully remote with occasional travel for team meetups. It is particularly suitable for individuals based in regions such as Córdoba and worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve backend software.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code.
• Collaborate with front‑end developers, product managers, and designers to deliver features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technology decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Solid understanding of API design principles (RESTful).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, especially in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Flexible, fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects with a talented team.
• Supportive culture that values learning and growth.
• Flexibility of working from home with occasional in‑person team gatherings.

Employment Details

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full time

Location: Remote (based in or near Córdoba or other locations)

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.