We’re looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale critical infrastructure for a product serving hundreds of thousands of users. You'll be part of a cross-functional product team and will collaborate closely with client engineers to develop robust APIs, scalable systems, and seamless backend solutions that directly enhance user experiences.

What you will do

• Write well-structured, and efficient code contributing to the development of new services and features.
• Identify bottleneatures and optimize existing infrastructure.
• Shape the direction of the platform and the product, making architectural decisions and driving innovation and improvement.
• Participate in the planning of technical tasks and code reviews.
• Be an integral part of a dynamic team, willing to take the initiative and contribute to the continuous improvement and growth of the Zerion platform.
• Work as part of an autonomous cross-functional team, and collaborate closely with frontend and mobile engineers on product development.

What we are looking for

• 5+ years of experience in designing & building distributed backend systems.
• Solid knowledge of basic algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with Blockchain systems, dApps, and smart contracts.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Desire to take an active part in our product evolution.

You're likely to succeed if you have

• Excellent knowledge of Golang.
• Experience with containerized systems: Docker & Kubernetes.
• Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases: Postgres, MongoDB, Cassandra.
• Experience with monitoring tools: Sentry, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services).
• Experience with Python3.
• Experience working in a startup environment, that encourages trust and autonomy.

Bonus Points

• You are an active Web3 user.
• You have worked with time-series data and specialized databases: ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, etc.
• You have pet projects, blog articles and/or open-source contributions.
• You have participated in the industry conferences.

Interview Process

• Screening Call (30 minutes): A brief conversation to discuss your expectations, motivation and interest in the role.
• Hiring Manager Call (45 minutes): A deeper discussion with the hiring manager to assess your fit for the position and the team.
• Coding Interview (60 minutes): A technical assessment to evaluate your problem-solving and coding skills.
• Systems Design Interview (90 minutes): A technical interview focusing on your ability to design and architect systems.
• Team Interview (60 minutes): Meet key team members and assess how the candidate’s values, perspectives, and work style can enrich the team and contribute to its dynamic.
• Founders Interview (60 minutes): A discussion with the founders to align on values, vision, and cultural fit.
• Reference Check: Verifying your professional background through feedback from your previous colleagues and managers.