Senior Backend Engineer Web3

Request; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is on the lookout for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their dynamic team dedicated to building Web3 applications. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that are pivotal to the future of crypto adoption. You'll be involved in all stages of product development, from initial planning to deployment, ensuring high-quality code is delivered in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about Web3 and DeFi, and have a solid background in backend engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of digital products and protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with a focus on Web3.
• Strong knowledge of Typescript, Node.js, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full application development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teams to define and build product features.
• Improve scalability of existing web applications.

Skills

Backend Engineering

Typescript

Node.js

SQL

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

Git

Web3 Architecture

Smart Contracts Integration

Asynchronous Programming

Education

BSc/BA in Computer Science

Engineering Degree

Tools

Postgres

GraphQL

Job description

The Aave Companies are focused on innovation in Web3 and have cultivated a thriving, collaborative culture. Valuing expertise and dedication, the Aave fam is welcoming, passionate, and eager to build great products. We celebrate differences and seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool…and we’re hiring!

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to build Web3-based applications from the ground up, which will become critical pieces of architecture for the next stage of Web3 and crypto adoption. The ideal candidate should have experience in Web3 and DeFi and is excited about building high-quality foundations for software products with the goal of setting up protocols for long-term success. From Lens Protocol to future projects in the pipeline, there are a number of products the Aave Companies are working on at all times and you can be an integral part of building the future of Web3!

Although the role is remote-friendly, it is preferred that you are located and working within the GMT-PST time zones for coordination purposes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full application development lifecycle, focusing on engineering and pre-deployment testing.
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to define, prioritize and build out product features.
• Collaborate with frontend and smart contract engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Participate in all stages of product development from inception to launch.
• Improve scalability of existing Web applications.
• Build integration libraries and SDKs to interface with our server and APIs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Experience working with Typescript, Node, SQL and writing unit tests and integration tests.
• A self-starter with the ability to run with tasks independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Good working knowledge of git.
• A deep understanding of the architecture of modern Web3 applications and backends and experience integrating with smart contracts.
• Experience in all stages of product development including technical planning, rigorous testing, and launch.
• Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code in an asynchronous environment.
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with Postgres and GraphQL APIs is a big plus.
• A passion for DeFi and Web3.