Backend Developer

As a Backend Developer at TransferChain, you will help build applications on a blockchain-based decentralized cloud that enables users to store, process, and distribute their data without compromising privacy and security. You will work in a team setting with lead developers and the Chief Architect to design and maintain the core network protocol, distributed systems, and developer tools of the platform.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve the backend systems of the platform, including the core network protocol, distributed systems architecture, and developer tools
• Work closely with lead developers and the Chief Architect to analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, stability, and security of the platform
• Participate in technical design sessions to create sustainable, high-performing features and provide accurate estimates and development timelines
• Learn new technologies, solve design challenges, and build high-quality software
• Maintain existing code alongside new code development and document new code
• Apply adversarial thinking when designing secure systems that are robust to malicious actors in the network
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables

What you bring

• 3+ years of production experience using Golang
• 5+ years of development experience in a functional or structural language, with knowledge of a high-level object-oriented language such as C++ or Objective-C
• Solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Good understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and availability
• Proficiency designing and developing APIs for stateful communications
• Comfortable programming in a team environment with good communication skills

Nice to have

• Familiarity with RDBMS, particularly PostgreSQL
• Experience with encryption and security
• Experience with blockchain technologies
• Experience with multiple operating systems including Linux, macOS, and Windows
• Background working in a startup environment

What we offer

• Full-time position
• Remote work, everywhere

About TransferChain

TransferChain is an early-stage startup building a blockchain-based decentralized cloud that enables users to store, process, and distribute their data without compromising privacy and security.