Blockworks

Senior Backend Engineer

New York , Remote. Posted 9 months ago

The role

You will design, build, and maintain backend systems, APIs, and database architecture. You will also define requirements, scope projects, and make architectural decisions for research and media products.

What you will do

  • Architect, build, and ship backend systems that can scale to millions of requests/day
  • Design, implement, and optimize APIs that power research and media products
  • Own database design, optimization, and reliability (MySQL/Postgres)
  • Implement caching and performance strategies with Redis or similar tools
  • Lead backend feature development from planning to production release
  • Diagnose and resolve scalability, performance, and reliability issues
  • Raise the bar on testing, monitoring, and observability across the stack
  • Collaborate with frontend, product, and data teams

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • At least 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer
  • Strong focus on backend development and architecture using TypeScript and Node.js
  • Experience building fast, reliable API endpoints capable of handling over 1M requests per day
  • Proficient in designing and optimizing relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
  • Knowledge of enhancing performance and scalability through caching mechanisms like Redis
  • Skilled at troubleshooting and problem-solving in fast-paced environments
  • Familiar with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment tools

Nice to have

  • Worked with frameworks like NestJS
  • Experience with database access layers such as TypeORM
  • Experience supporting legacy migrations in PHP
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Exposure to ML/AI models
  • Hands-on experience in the crypto space

Benefits

  • Remote-First
  • 100% Medical Coverage for You (close to fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you, and a significant portion covered for your dependents)
  • Flexible PTO
  • 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Hardware Stipend
  • Learning & Growth Stipend
  • Career Growth structure

Before you apply

  • This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization

About the company

Blockworks is an information platform that sits at the center of the crypto industry. It connects investors and businesses in onchain capital markets.