Senior Web3 Backend Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative Web3 startup seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the development of a high-performance backend for a cutting-edge cross-chain payment platform. This role offers the chance to work with a talented team of Web3 pioneers, contributing to a product aimed at mainstream adoption. Enjoy the flexibility of fully remote work with hybrid options for UK-based engineers, alongside opportunities for regular off-sites. If you are passionate about shaping the future of DeFi infrastructure and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully remote work options

Regular off-sites (2–3 times per year)

Work alongside Web3 experts

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Strong skills in TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS.

Responsibilities

• Architect and scale a high-performance backend for a cross-chain payment platform.
• Build infrastructure connecting crypto wallets, balances, and chains.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

NestJS

Rust

Web3/blockchain APIs

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08.05.2025

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22.06.2025

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Job Description:

A well-funded, early-stage Web3 startup is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and scale a high-performance backend for an all-in-one cross-chain payment platform API.

Backed by prominent VCs and built by former founders of elite Web3 projects, this product aims for mainstream adoption.

Join a small, high-performance team without corporate red tape to build infrastructure connecting crypto wallets, balances, and chains.

Ideally, we prefer candidates in the UK willing to work in the London office, but exceptional talent may work remotely.

What We're Looking For:

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience
• Strong in TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS
• Comfortable with Rust (at least 1 year)
• Experience with Web3/blockchain APIs, indexers, or similar work

What's in it for You:

• Fully remote with hybrid options for UK-based engineers
• Regular off-sites (2–3 times per year)
• Work alongside Web3 OGs and builders of major protocols

Ready to shape the future of cross-chain DeFi infrastructure? Drop a message or apply now — let’s build something world-class together.