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Senior Backend Engineer

New YorkOn-site$175K - $250K5+ years
You are a systems thinker who finds clarity in the complexity of decentralized finance and prefers deep collaboration within a tight-knit engineering group. In this on-site New York role, you will architect high-throughput services using TypeScript and Node.js to manage real-time data for institutional investors. Your work directly shapes the reliability of platforms handling significant capital, moving beyond theoretical prototypes to production-grade financial tools.

What they're looking for

  • Five or more years of backend development experience with TypeScript and Node.js in production environments.
  • Deep expertise in designing scalable data architectures using PostgreSQL and Redis.
  • Proven track record deploying and maintaining services on AWS with robust CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong understanding of financial systems, security protocols, or cryptocurrency infrastructure.
  • Ability to thrive in a small, senior team where ownership and direct impact are expected.

Tech stack

TypeScriptNodeJSNext.jsPostgreSQLRedisAWSCICD

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