Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong experience in backend development using JavaScript/TypeScript/Node, JVM, Go, and GraphQL., Proven experience in developing smart contracts on Ethereum or other major blockchain networks, with proficiency in Solidity., Experience with frontend development frameworks like React.js or Angular.js., Excellent communication skills and a passion for blockchain and financial innovation..

Key responsabilities:

Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services related to the protocol.

Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on EVM Blockchains.

Collaborate with product and research teams to design novel DeFi products and services.

Mentor junior developers and provide clear documentation and training materials for the team.

Job description

This is a remote position.

We are seeking a highly experienced and talented Full Stack Developer with Backend and Blockchain focus for a decentralised finance (DeFi) project on the brink of unveiling an on-chain derivatives trading venue (DEX). They aim to bring the largest asset class in traditional Finance into the blockchain ecosystem.

The products are designed to cater predominantly to professional and sophisticated retail traders in the crypto ecosystem. They have recently closed a sizable funding round led by a leading European VC and successfully launched a beta. The team is distributed between London (business) and Lisbon (engineering).

What you’ll do:

Backend/Frontend Development & Security:

Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services related to the protocol

Ensure data consistency, fault tolerance, scalability

Develop APIs for front-end consumption and third-party integrations

Conduct thorough code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests

Stay updated with the latest security threats and ensure our protocol remains resilient against attacks

Contribute to frontend development and support integrations of web3 frontends with backend and smart contracts

Protocol Design & Smart Contract Development

Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on EVM Blockchains (Arbitrum, Ethereum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, others)

Ensure all smart contracts are optimised, gas-efficient, and adhere to the highest security standards, incorporating the latest technologies and standards as they evolve

Liaise with external audit firms for periodic reviews

Collaboration & Leadership:

Collaborate with the product and research teams to design novel DeFi products and services

Work closely with other engineers, researchers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth development

Mentor junior developers and foster a collaborative and innovative development environment

Provide clear documentation and training materials for the team

Requirements

Must Have:

Strong experience in backend development (JavaScript/TypeScript/Node, JVM, Go, GraphQL) and infrastructure

Proven experience in developing smart contracts on Ethereum or other major blockchain networks, proficiency in Solidity and a deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

Experience with frontend development (React.js, Angular.js, etc)

Familiarity with centralized and decentralized oracles, layer 2 solutions, and cross-chain technologies

Passion for blockchain, decentralization, and financial innovation combined with a knowledge of DeFi platforms, token standards, and existing DeFi products