Senior Backend Engineer (Remote - EMEA or APAC)

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 78,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A partner technology firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and maintain robust backend systems. You will work fully remote, collaborating across teams to deliver software solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates must have strong expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and blockchain technologies. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including flexible hours and a personal development budget.

Benefits

Competitive base salary (€90K - €130K)

30 days of paid time off

Flexible working hours

Annual team offsites

Personal development budget (€1,000 annually)

Remote setup budget (€1,000)

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a backend engineer, preferably in senior roles.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Understanding of blockchain technologies, particularly EVM ecosystems.
• Experience with document databases and caching solutions.
• Knowledge of scalable production-grade systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend systems.
• Architect scalable backend solutions for business needs.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure best coding practices.
• Optimize algorithms and code for peak performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and document technical processes.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

MongoDB

Redis

Golang

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer in EMEA and APAC.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a central role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems that are robust, scalable, and secure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality software solutions that power complex multi-chain DeFi operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology, optimize system performance, and implement best practices for backend architecture. You will mentor junior engineers, influence technical direction, and contribute to creating reliable, production-grade APIs. The position is fully remote, providing flexibility while working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities

• Leading the design, development, and maintenance of backend systems and APIs.
• Architecting scalable and robust backend solutions to meet evolving business needs and handle high user loads.
• Maintaining high coding standards, conducting code reviews, and ensuring best practices for maintainability and readability.
• Identifying bottlenecks and optimizing algorithms and code for peak system performance.
• Implementing monitoring and debugging tools to proactively ensure high system availability.
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive test suites, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior engineers to foster their growth and technical expertise.
• Documenting code, APIs, and technical processes to support knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience as a backend engineer, preferably in senior or lead roles.
• Deep expertise in TypeScript and Node.js development.
• Solid understanding of blockchain technologies, particularly EVM or similar ecosystems.
• Experience with document databases (e.g., MongoDB) and caching solutions (e.g., Redis).
• Knowledge of software design, architecture, and scalable production-grade systems.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and principles for backend applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to write maintainable, scalable, and high-performance code.
• Proactivity, self-guidance, and strong collaboration skills in distributed teams.
• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science or related field is a plus.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Golang.
• Prior contributions to open-source projects or DeFi-related platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary (€90K - €130K) with equity participation.
• Fully remote work across EMEA and APAC.
• 30 days of paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Annual team offsites and global collaboration opportunities.
• Personal development budget (€1,000 annually after 6 months).
• One-time remote setup budget (€1,000) for equipment or coworking space.
• Entitlement to work computer of your choice.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. It compares your profile to the job\'s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias - focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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