Senior Backend Engineer (Remote - EMEA or APAC)

Jobgether; Emea; Hybrid; IDR 1.761.252.000 - 2.544.032.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DeFi infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a fully remote role, targeting EMEA or APAC regions. You'll lead the development of secure and scalable systems, working collaboratively within cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has expertise in TypeScript and Node.js, with experience in blockchain technology. This role offers competitive compensation, equity, and flexible working hours, along with generous paid time off and personal development budgets.

Benefits

Competitive salary range: €90K–€130K

Equity from day one

30 days of paid time off annually

Flexible remote work and working hours

Annual team offsites

Choice of equipment and setup budget (€1,000 one-time)

Annual personal development budget of €1,000

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in backend development, ideally in a senior or lead role.
• In-depth understanding of blockchain fundamentals and the EVM ecosystem.
• Proven ability to design scalable backend architectures and build production-grade systems.
• Self-directed and proactive, thriving in a fully remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Architect high-performance infrastructure balancing security and speed.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure coding standards.
• Optimize system performance by enhancing algorithm efficiency.
• Implement monitoring and debugging tools for system availability.
• Write and maintain automated test suites to support reliable deployments.
• Document APIs to support knowledge sharing.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering culture.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

MongoDB

Redis

Docker

GitOps

Kubernetes

AWS

Cloudflare

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of LI.FI. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer in EMEA or APAC. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for experienced backend engineers eager to build secure, scalable systems that power next-gen DeFi infrastructure. You’ll take ownership of robust API development, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and lead the evolution of our core architecture. Your work will directly impact how users interact with multi-chain liquidity protocols, and you'll help shape a product at the intersection of blockchain innovation and financial access. Expect a high-impact role with flexibility, equity, and the chance to work on real-world problems in a global, fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs that scale with increasing demand.
• Architect high-performance infrastructure that balances security, speed, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, ensure coding standards, and foster best practices within the team.
• Optimize system performance by identifying bottlenecks and enhancing algorithm efficiency.
• Implement robust monitoring, debugging, and alerting tools to ensure system availability.
• Write and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end) to support reliable deployments.
• Document APIs and internal systems to support knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
• Analyze and solve complex backend problems with practical, scalable solutions.

Requirements

• Must be located in the EMEA or APAC region.
• Extensive professional experience in backend development, ideally in a senior or lead role.
• Strong proficiency with TypeScript and Node.js; experience with MongoDB, Redis, and Docker.
• In-depth understanding of blockchain fundamentals and the EVM ecosystem.
• Proven ability to design scalable backend architectures and build production-grade systems.
• Experience with GitOps, Kubernetes, AWS, and Cloudflare is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and a strong testing mindset.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-directed, proactive, and able to thrive in a fully remote team environment.
• Bonus: Experience with smart contract development, Golang, or a degree in Computer Science.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: €90K–€130K (based on experience and location).
• Equity from day one to share in the company's success.
• 30 days of paid time off annually.
• Flexible remote work and working hours.
• Annual team offsites in exciting international locations (past trips include Vietnam and Morocco).
• Choice of equipment and setup budget (€1,000 one-time remote budget).
• Annual personal development budget of €1,000 (after 6 months).
• Opportunity to shape the DeFi landscape with a highly collaborative and mission-driven team.

About Jobgether

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.

Thank you for your interest!