Back End Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop new features into the Commonwealth platform, building backend services with Typescript
• Write server-side code, create high-volume production applications, and develop prototypes quickly.
• Build re-usable infrastructure for consumption by the open-source community that pulls data from and interact with Ethereum and other blockchains.
• Build out well-tested, polished developer libraries, tools, and components that abstract away the complexity of interacting with our API.
• Ensure the reliability of systems essential to Commonwealth communities and users.
• Practice disciplined software engineering (e.g. automated testing, code reviews, and writing beautiful, readable code).

Requirements:

• An ability to write high quality, well-tested code.
• Backend experience working on social or financial data product working with real-time data.
• Development experience in Typescript or another Object-oriented language. Experience developing large-scale software.
• An understanding of, and practical experience with, web application development.
• A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design practices.
• A sincere commitment to creating readable code.
• Understanding of database schema design, caching and scalability.
• A degree in Computer Science or related or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience

Desired Background:

• A strong understanding of the mechanics of blockchain applications and dApps
• A passion for decentralized technologies and their potential to transform the financial system
• Familiarity with Solidity development / the Web3 stack

Benefits:

• Additional cryptocurrency-based compensation
• Comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision)
• Take vacation when you need it (and we really mean it)