Design, build, and maintain the systems that power our products end-to-end.
Architect, build, and ship backend systems that can scale to millions of requests/day.
Design, implement, and optimize APIs that power our research and media products.
Build pipelines to parse and model blockchain transactions and financial data.
Own database design, optimization, and reliability (MySQL/Postgres).
Implement caching and performance strategies with Redis or similar tools.
Lead backend feature development from planning to production release.
Diagnose and resolve scalability, performance, and reliability issues under real-world load.
Raise the bar on testing, monitoring, and observability across the stack.
Collaborate with frontend, product, and data teams to ensure seamless integrations.

Requirements

You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
At least 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer with a strong focus on backend development and architecture using TypeScript and Node.js.
You’ve built fast, reliable API endpoints capable of handling over 1M requests per day.
You bring a mature approach to automated testing, monitoring, and observability.
You’re highly proficient in designing and optimizing relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with caching mechanisms like Redis.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment tools.
Strong attention to detail and pride yourself on writing 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 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 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend developmentAPI designdatabase optimizationautomated testingmonitoringobservabilityTypeScriptNode.jsMySQLPostgreSQL

Soft Skills

attention to detailclean codemaintainable codereusable code

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering