Senior Backend Engineer

February 14

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Blockworks

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Blockworks is a media company that focuses on delivering insights, news, and research related to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The company provides a variety of content formats, including podcasts, newsletters, and events, to engage with crypto enthusiasts, investors, and professionals in the digital asset space. Blockworks is known for its comprehensive coverage of the crypto markets, including analyses of macroeconomic trends and interviews with leaders in the blockchain technology sector. Their aim is to help investors and enthusiasts navigate the complex world of digital currencies and decentralized finance.

Blockchain • Digital Assets • Podcasts • Media • Conferences

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2018

📱 Media

₿ Crypto

🌐 Web 3

📋 Description

As a Senior Backend Engineer on our team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power all our applications and services. You will be responsible for leading and scoping out feature work across our entire backend stack that powers our research product and editorial website. This will include implementing APIs, accessing, parsing, and formatting blockchain transactions, and modeling our internal data across different databases.

🎯 Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong focus on backend development and architecture using Typescript and Node.js. Experience building fast API endpoints that can handle 1M+ requests per day. A mature approach to automated testing, monitoring, and observability. Proficiency in designing and optimizing relational databases, such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, including data modeling and query optimization. Experience with caching mechanisms and tools like Redis to enhance application performance and scalability. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with DevOps practices and experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment tools. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong attention to detail and ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code.

🏖️ Benefits

🧑‍💻 Remote-First: We're a remote-first organization with an office in NYC for you to utilize as you please. 🏥 100% Medical Coverage for You: Close to fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you, and a significant portion covered for your dependents. 🏖️ Flexible PTO: We have a flexible paid time off policy that doesn't limit the number of vacation days you can take. 👶 Parental Leave: At Blockworks, all team members are eligible for 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave. 💻 Hardware Stipend: Every team member has a stipend to use to purchase the tools and technology that help them be their most productive. 🌱 Learning & Growth Stipend: Every team member has a stipend to us to spend on their skill growth and professional development. 💪 Career Growth: We prioritize skill growth and career development, and we have a clear, documented structure to take the guesswork work out of individual development and career progression. 🌐 Global & Diverse Team: We're a global team, and we're committed to creating an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture.