Senior Backend Engineer (Solana) - Remote

Overview

LI.FI is simplifying multi-chain DeFi for traditional financial institutions, fintechs and service providers by offering a unified API to access all on-chain liquidity across major blockchains for best price same-chain and cross-chain swaps. We are a passionate team on a mission to enable a fairer, more decentralised world. Apart from the tech, we care a lot about user experience and aim to make complex technologies accessible to everyone.

In Short

• We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Solana) to join our growing team.
• Play a crucial role in building and maintaining backend systems.
• Extensive experience with the Solana ecosystem is required.
• Strong backend development skills with TypeScript are essential.
• Report to the Backend Lead.
• Work with a tech stack including Node.js, MongoDB, and Docker.
• Implement scalable, robust solutions tailored to Solana.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices.
• Mentor junior developers.
• Located in the EMEA region is a must.

Requirements

• Good TypeScript experience is a must.
• Good technical understanding of the Solana ecosystem is a must.
• Extensive professional experience in a similar role.
• Experience working with Solana smart contracts.
• Understanding of document databases and caching.
• Experience in software design and architecture.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to write maintainable, scalable, production-grade code.
• Passion for new technologies.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science is a plus.

Benefits

• Annual team offsites.
• Flexible remote days and working hours.
• Equity participation from day 1.
• Entitlement to work computer.
• 1 Conference per year near your city of residence.
• Annual personal development budget.
• One-time remote budget for coworking setup.
• Unlimited PTO.