Backend Engineer

About Bastion

Bastion enables businesses and enterprises to offer the next generation of on-chain and off-chain products via its powerful API and cutting-edge technology stack, unlocking the full potential of digital interactions for everyone. From startups to enterprises, Bastion’s product suite is specially designed to facilitate the transition to web3 for businesses and their end users. With Bastion, companies can seamlessly integrate web3 infrastructure into existing technologies through a compliant, white-label platform that includes custodial wallets, smart transaction routing, and data analytics. By combining the best of web2 and web3, Bastion enables companies to create faster, easier ways for people to pay, play, connect, and shop.

Overview

We are looking for a software engineer focusing on backend to join the Bastion engineering team. In this role, you will be architecting, building and implementing our technology strategy. You will support the technical vision and execution of the company, collaborating closely with a high-performing engineering team to bring forth innovative and dependable technology solutions. Your role is pivotal in constructing and scaling the tech infrastructure vital to attaining our business objectives, ensuring that Bastion's infrastructure remains reliable, secure, and performant. 

Ideal candidates for this role value team culture and the dynamism of face-to-face collaboration. Preferably based in New York or San Francisco and interested in a hybrid or in-office working model to foster strong team bonds and drive collective success.

Responsibilities 

• Architect, develop, and execute on our technology roadmap, transitioning from early-stage prototypes to scalable and resilient full-scale production backend services.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices and the company's overarching strategy.

• Integrate with web3 technologies and protocols, emphasizing secure connections, data flow, and adaptability to the evolving needs of the business and market trends.

• Deliver technology solutions that consistently meet or exceed customer expectations, driving the company's growth and success.

• Continuously stay updated with the latest trends in backend and web3 development, ensuring Bastion remains at the forefront of technological advancements.

• Establish a scalable tech architecture that not only supports current business needs but also adapts to future market dynamics and customer demands.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional engineering experience, startup experience a plus.

• Expertise and strong coding abilities in core backend technologies, including but not limited to relevant languages (Go/Rust), databases, and cloud platforms. Familiarity with Go and Rust is a bonus, but not mandatory.

• A profound understanding of web3 technologies, protocols, and best practices, with an eagerness to continuously learn and adapt in this domain.

• Significant open-source contributions, reflecting your dedication to quality software and impactful work.

• Mastery in designing resilient systems and APIs from scratch, emphasizing robust architecture and scalability.

• Optional but encouraged: Demonstrated achievements in competitive realms such as programming contests (e.g., ACM-ICPC, topcoder) or Capture-the-Flag events (e.g., CSAW, DEFCON).

What We Look For 

• Ownership and Proactivity: Demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability, combined with a forward-thinking approach and an unwavering motivation to excel in their designated role.

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Proven track record of placing customers at the heart of all decisions, striving beyond satisfaction to truly impress and exceed expectations.

• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistency and precision in every task.

• Team Player with a Competitive Edge: Strong collaboration skills, understanding that success is achieved collectively. 

• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Never settle for the status quo. Always looking for growth opportunities and new challenges, with a vision of powering the future of web3. Recognizes that the journey to excellence is ongoing and embraces the challenge.

• Empathetic Insight: Demonstrated ability to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering genuine connections and promoting a supportive environment.

Bastion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and placement. Bastion participates in E-Verify to authorize eligibility of employment in the United States.