Senior Backend Engineer - DeFi & Crypto (Remote)

PancakeSwap LP; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PancakeSwap LP is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to build and maintain scalable backend services in a remote setting. You will work on micro-services architecture and crypto platform integrations.

You will collaborate with a diverse team to design secure APIs, deploy infrastructure on cloud platforms, and operate Kubernetes-based deployments. A strong focus on performance and concurrency is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Typescript; Rust is a plus.
• Hands-on Kubernetes and container orchestration in production.
• Experience with blockchain, DeFi, and smart contracts.
• Experience building APIs and integrating with third-party services.
• Cloud platforms such as AWS or DigitalOcean.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and micro-services.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate with DeFi protocols and other blockchain solutions.
• Implement secure, efficient, and reliable APIs to power crypto services.
• Develop and deploy infrastructure on cloud environments to ensure scalability and performance.
• Build and operate containerized services on Kubernetes, managing deployments, scaling, and reliability.
• Design systems that safely handle high concurrency, ensuring data consistency and stability under heavy load.
• Analyze and optimize system performance and stability.
• Stay current with the latest developments in blockchain, DeFi, and backend technologies.

Skills

Typescript

Kubernetes

Concurrency management

APIs

Blockchain & DeFi

TheGraph

Subsquid

Cloud platforms

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

PancakeSwap LP is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to build and maintain scalable backend services in a remote setting. You will work on micro-services architecture and crypto platform integrations.

You will collaborate with a diverse team to design secure APIs, deploy infrastructure on cloud platforms, and operate Kubernetes-based deployments. A strong focus on performance and concurrency is essential.