Senior Software Developer (Backend)

BitPay; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blockchain payments company is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Backend) to join their remote team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in backend development, with expertise in Node.js and MongoDB. You will be responsible for developing scalable systems, mentoring fellow developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including an option for cryptocurrency payments.

Benefits

Generous vacation policy

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Competitive salary packages

Stock option awards

Home office allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Expert in Node.js and MongoDB.
• Proven experience delivering production-ready APIs.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and process improvement.
• Passion for your craft and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable and maintainable backend systems using Node.js and MongoDB.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build features for customers and internal tools.
• Ensure high code quality through testing, code reviews, and documentation.
• Address challenges in scalability and reliability during development.
• Mentor and guide other developers.

Skills

Node.js

MongoDB

API development

Scalability

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Our team has energy and passion that is infectious! We are a highly tech-savvy, geeky, and motivated group that loves interesting conversations and fast in-office collaboration. Some of the brightest and the most exciting minds in the industry work here! Our office has standing desks and plenty of sunlight. We are situated in a beautiful live-work-shop area with plenty of great spots right around our office if you want to work outside. While we are a super charged group of people dedicated to building the future, we don’t forget to have fun! We love a good game of ping-pong, free lunches and snacks, and the occasional Friday evening beer and game nights! Senior Software Developer (Backend) Remote Full Time Experienced BitPay, Inc., founded in 2011, is the world’s leading blockchain (cryptocurrency) payments company. We serve top merchants across six continents, providing a seamless and secure cryptocurrency payments experience. BitPay builds powerful tools to accept, store, and spend cryptocurrency safely and efficiently. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Software Developer to join our remote US-based team and help craft the next generation of innovative products. If you thrive on solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and staying ahead of technology trends, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop scalable and maintainable backend systems using Node.js and MongoDB
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build features for customers and internal tools
• Ensure high code quality through unit, integration, and functional testing, code reviews, and thorough documentation
• Address challenges in scalability, reliability, and logging during development
• Mentor and guide other developers, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies to keep our team innovative and competitive

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience
• Expert in Node.js and MongoDB
• Proven experience delivering production-ready APIs
• Strong desire for continuous learning and process improvement
• Track record of delivering high-quality software in professional environments
• Passion for your craft, drive for progress, and commitment to excellence
• Portfolio showcasing your work (e.g., GitHub)
• Highly Preferred: blockchain or fintech development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience with notable projects

What We Offer:

• Collaborate with a team of intelligent, enthusiastic individuals.
• Thrive in a rapidly expanding crypto company with global reach, where your contributions make a tangible impact.
• Work remote with a generous vacation policy, including the opportunity to take a sabbatical and select your own holidays.
• Access to continuous learning and development opportunities, supported by professional development reimbursement.
• Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits, including fully covered medical and dental plans. We also offer telemedicine, life insurance, disability insurance, vision coverage, 401k, travel assistance, and more.
• Option to receive payment in cryptocurrency, along with a crypto match program.
• Stock option awards available to all employees.
• Home office allowance, reimbursement for internet/cell expenses, complimentary Amazon Prime and Spotify subscriptions.