Senior Backend Engineer (Remote - EMEA or APAC) at Jobgether

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Senior Backend Engineer (Remote - EMEA or APAC) at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer in EMEA and APAC.. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a central role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems that are robust, scalable, and secure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality software solutions that power complex multi-chain DeFi operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technology, optimize system performance, and implement best practices for backend architecture. You will mentor junior engineers, influence technical direction, and contribute to creating reliable, production-grade APIs. The position is fully remote, providing flexibility while working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.. Accountabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for:. . Leading the design, development, and maintenance of backend systems and APIs.. . Architecting scalable and robust backend solutions to meet evolving business needs and handle high user loads.. . Maintaining high coding standards, conducting code reviews, and ensuring best practices for maintainability and readability.. . Identifying bottlenecks and optimizing algorithms and code for peak system performance.. . Implementing monitoring and debugging tools to proactively ensure high system availability.. . Developing and maintaining comprehensive test suites, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.. . Mentoring and providing guidance to junior engineers to foster their growth and technical expertise.. . Documenting code, APIs, and technical processes to support knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.. . The ideal candidate will have:. . Strong professional experience as a backend engineer, preferably in senior or lead roles.. . Deep expertise in TypeScript and Node.js development.. . Solid understanding of blockchain technologies, particularly EVM or similar ecosystems.. . Experience with document databases (e.g., MongoDB) and caching solutions (e.g., Redis).. . Knowledge of software design, architecture, and scalable production-grade systems.. . Familiarity with testing frameworks and principles for backend applications.. . Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.. . Ability to write maintainable, scalable, and high-performance code.. . Proactivity, self-guidance, and strong collaboration skills in distributed teams.. . Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field is a plus.. . Bonus Skills:. . Experience with smart contract development.. . Proficiency in Golang.. . Prior contributions to open-source projects or DeFi-related platforms.. . Company Location: United Kingdom.