Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Engineer - Innovative Financial Technology Platform

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £130k

Are you passionate about shaping the future of finance with cutting-edge technology? Join a pioneering team dedicated to creating a secure, adaptable, and inclusive financial ecosystem powered by blockchain innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to play a key role in developing a robust platform that connects traditional finance with decentralized technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to work on scalable solutions, integrating with external APIs, and designing data pipelines that will redefine financial accessibility.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and testable backend solutions.
• Integrate with external APIs and interact seamlessly with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchains.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality features and enhancements.
• Take ownership of CI/CD pipelines and contribute to a culture of continuous delivery.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the platform.
• Design effective data models and pipelines to support a scalable platform.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of backend development experience, particularly with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Proven experience in agile development environments and CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (k8s) and containerized application deployment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Ideally a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Apply now for immediate consideration for this excellent Senior Backend Developer opportunity!

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