[Hiring] Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) @Tether

Tether; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in digital finance is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join their remote team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers a global financial revolution. You will be responsible for developing backend components, ensuring scalability, and building secure services. Collaborate with a diverse team of talented professionals and contribute to innovative features that enhance user experience. If you're passionate about fintech and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with Node.js and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with microservices and complex platform development.
• Understanding of security practices is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend components for Tether's innovative platform.
• Ensure scalability and responsiveness as the platform grows.
• Build secure services to protect user data.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript

Microservices Architecture

Peer-to-Peer Technologies

MySQL

MongoDB

Security Practices

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Redis

C++

Ruby

Rust

Job description

Apr 17, 2025 - Tether is hiring a remote Senior Backend Developer (Node.js). Location: Worldwide.

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance
At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether
Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.
But that’s just the beginning:

Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.
Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.
Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, empowering individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.
Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we push the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?
Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in fintech, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, push boundaries, and set new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as industry leaders.
If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.
Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will work on developing Tether's backend components.

New Products and Features: Tether strives to create innovative features to provide the most professional trading experience, developed using agile methodologies to ensure top-tier user experience.

Scalability: Backend services must remain smooth, responsive, and real-time as the platform scales to accommodate growth.

Security: Building secure services and processes is crucial to protect the entire user base.

Job requirements:

• +6 years of experience with Node.js/JavaScript.
• Familiar with microservices architecture.
• Experience developing complex platforms.
• Knowledge of Peer-to-Peer technologies.
• Experience with databases like MySQL, MongoDB.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Understanding of security practices.

Nice to have:

• Experience with blockchain integration.
• Knowledge of high-availability concepts.
• Skills in Ruby, Rust, or C++.
• Experience with message queues (Redis), caches, and job queues.