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Senior Backend Developer - Node.js
OpenSenior Backend Developer - Node.js
Open
Bitfinex
Blockchain / Web3
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range (USD)
Not specified
Job Deadline
Not specified
About Company
Bitfinex is the original Bitcoin exchange, inspired by Bitcoin's vision of financial freedom. Committed to empowering individuals to transact and connect seamlessly across the globe, Bitfinex delivers a cutting-edge trading platform enabling users to buy, hold, and trade digital assets with confidence. Despite its global presence and impact, Bitfinex maintains a small, technology-focused core team fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation — with a renowned API that is among the most solid, low-latency, and complete in the industry.
Job Description
As a Senior Backend Developer at Bitfinex, you will be part of the team responsible for developing backend components across all Bitfinex services — including the main trading application, Lightning Network support, and blockchain integrations. You will work on new products and features developed using agile methodologies, ensure the scalability of real-time services, and uphold the highest security standards — the most important feature of the Bitfinex platform.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend components for all Bitfinex services including the core trading platform, Lightning Network, and blockchain integrations.
- Build new products and features using agile methodologies to ensure the best user experience in the industry.
- Ensure all backend services remain effortlessly smooth, responsive, and real-time as the platform scales to accommodate new user growth.
- Build all API services and backend processes with the highest security principles and standards to protect the safety of the entire user base.
Qualifications
- Exceptional Node.js and JavaScript skills.
- Familiarity with microservices architecture.
- Active participation in the development of a complex production platform.
- Good experience interacting with databases (MySQL, MongoDB).
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
- Good understanding of security practices.
Skills
Node.jsJavaScriptMicroservicesMySQLMongoDBRedisBlockchain IntegrationLightning NetworkSecurity EngineeringHigh AvailabilityREST APIsRustRuby