Backend Engineer – Blockchain Application @ NEAR

Your mission

• Design and develop our governance and orchestration layer; and a set of complex APIs
• Communicate with cryptographic modules (HSM), and blockchain interfaces
• Integrate new cryptocurrencies on Vault
• Work closely with the Product team to define and understand end-user requirements, and translate them into pragmatic technical solutions
• Work in cross-team environment: You will be in direct contact with Vault’s Frontend and QA engineers, but also with cross-functional teams such as Core, Firmware, Infrastructure, and Operations
• Participate in firefighting sessions, and interface with stakeholders like Technical Account Managers

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in Backend / Software Engineering role, preferably in a product-based startup environment
• 3+ years of experience in Python as the primary language (Flask, FastAPI)
• Capable of self-training on backend languages like Scala / C++ / NodeJS
• Familiarity with software development best practices – version-control, code-reviews, testing, CI/CD
• Work in an agile environment (Scrum/XP/Kanban)
• Work in a multicultural environment – English is a MUST

Bonus points

• You have a sound knowledge of RESTful API design, standards and best practices
• You have an interest in other API frameworks (e.g. GraphQL), and dabble in message based systems
• You are keen to step outside your area of expertise, and contribute to all parts of a product
• You have an interest in cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology
• You are active in the open-source community, speak at conferences, attend meetups, write blogs, contribute code, etc.