Remote Senior Backend Architect & Tech Lead

Thirdguard; Remote; ZAR 1 340 000 - 2 011 000; Full time

Job summary

A tech startup specializing in DeFi is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who will act as a technical lead, responsible for backend architecture and developer mentorship. This role involves hands-on contributions to system building and collaboration with the CTO. Candidates should have a strong software architecture background and experience in TypeScript, with an interest in crypto and DeFi. Join a small team shaping the future of risk management in the digital asset market while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience building production systems.
• Strong grounding in software architecture and distributed systems.
• Expertise with TypeScript / Node or similar backend environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of the backend architecture.
• Build backend services in TypeScript and contribute hands-on.
• Mentor and support an intermediate backend engineer.

Skills

Backend development experience

Software architecture

API design

TypeScript / Node expertise

Cloud environments familiarity

Interest in crypto / Web3 / DeFi

Tools

AWS

Rust

Job description

A tech startup specializing in DeFi is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who will act as a technical lead, responsible for backend architecture and developer mentorship. This role involves hands-on contributions to system building and collaboration with the CTO. Candidates should have a strong software architecture background and experience in TypeScript, with an interest in crypto and DeFi. Join a small team shaping the future of risk management in the digital asset market while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.