Backend Engineer — On‑Chain Finance Infra (Python)

Augustdigital

California (MO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Augustdigital is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and implement scalable Python microservices that interface with on-chain DeFi protocols and traditional finance systems. You will work on data models and storage using PostgreSQL, while gaining exposure to MongoDB and NoSQL solutions.

You'll collaborate with backend engineers and sales trading teams to scale across blockchains, write clean, testable code, and apply robust design patterns in a fast-paced, crypto-focused environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of backend software development experience.
Demonstrated proficiency with design patterns and OOP in Python and micro-services architectures.
Experience with PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.
Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
Knowledge of blockchain and traditional finance systems is a plus.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Develop scalable backend systems in a Python micro-service architecture, to integrate on chain and off chain code for digital asset management.
Collaborate with other engineers to design and implement solutions that integrate with blockchain and traditional finance systems
Write code which is: clean — Pythonic, testable, and makes appropriate use of design patterns
Design and implement data models and storage systems using PostgreSQL