Job Description
As a key member of the web3 backend development team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions. This includes developing and optimizing blockchain browsers, cross-chain bridges, and staking systems to support decentralized applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend services with frontend platforms and user-facing interfaces. The role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture and the ability to implement robust solutions for complex blockchain environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop backend services for web3 platforms, focusing on scalability, security, and performance optimization
- Design and implement blockchain browsers, cross-chain bridges, and staking protocols with high availability and fault tolerance
- Monitor and maintain production systems to ensure reliability, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance improvements
- Collaborate with DevOps engineers to deploy and scale backend services using cloud infrastructure and containerization technologies
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers to maintain high coding standards and promote best practices
- Research and implement innovative solutions for blockchain scalability challenges, including consensus mechanisms and data storage optimization
- Develop documentation for system architecture, API specifications, and technical implementation details
- Participate in requirement analysis and design discussions for new blockchain projects and features
- Ensure compliance with security protocols and data privacy regulations in web3 backend development
- Optimize database queries and storage solutions to improve system performance and reduce latency
Job Requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience in backend development
- Proven expertise in distributed systems design, with deep knowledge of storage solutions (e.g., IPFS, Filecoin), computing frameworks (e.g., Ethereum, Solana), message queue systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and cluster management tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
- Strong proficiency in system design and coding, with a commitment to elegant architecture and high-quality code implementation
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to quickly diagnose and resolve production system issues through root cause analysis
- Experience with blockchain development frameworks (e.g., Solidity, Rust, Go) and smart contract deployment
- Knowledge of API design principles and RESTful services for decentralized application integration
- Proficiency in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration technologies
- Strong communication skills with ability to present technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks for backend development
- Understanding of blockchain security best practices and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and high performance expectations
- Preferred experience with cross-chain interoperability protocols and blockchain analytics tools
- Strong teamwork skills with ability to collaborate across development, operations, and product teams
- Excellent time management abilities to balance multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of blockchain consensus algorithms and network protocols for system optimization