TechChain Talent

Role Description We're seeking a Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale the core services powering our client's platform. You'll work across a modern, service-based architecture to deliver reliable, performant systems that power yield products for some of the largest names in DeFi and fintech. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a strong sense of ownership, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and experienced in taking products from concept to production. You'll work 70–80% in code, contributing directly to system design, architecture, and implementation. - Design and build scalable backend systems powering API and internal services - Own projects end-to-end — from scoping and design to implementation, testing, and production delivery - Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to turn technical debt into modern, maintainable, and highly available systems - Write clean, well-tested code, and maintain strong CI/CD hygiene - Deploy, monitor, and scale services in production using modern cloud tooling (AWS, GCP, or similar) - Contribute to system design discussions covering performance, reliability, and data architecture - Participate in on-call rotations and incident response for production systems - Continuously identify and drive improvements in system reliability, observability, and performance Qualifications - 6+ years of professional backend engineering experience - Proven experience delivering production systems end-to-end (scoping design implementation production) - Strong programming skills in Python or another modern backend language (e.g., Go, Rust, Java, C++) - Solid understanding of REST APIs, relational databases (Postgres or MySQL), and service-based architectures - Experience with version control (Git), unit/integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines - Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) - Experience participating in an on-call rotation or owning production systems - Demonstrated ability to design scalable systems and refactor legacy components Benefits - Health Coverage - We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. For international contractors, we work closely to ensure access to appropriate local or global health coverage. - Flexible Time Off - We don't track vacation days. Take the time you need to rest and recharge, we trust you to manage your schedule. - Remote-First by Design - Our team spans time zones and geographies. We work async, with a focus on autonomy over micromanagement. - Parental Leave - Paid leave is available for new parents, whether you're the primary or secondary caregiver. - Learning & Development - We offer stipends to support ongoing learning - whether it's a course, a conference, or something else that helps you grow.