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Blockchain Senior Backend Engineer

Type
Contract
Work setup
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
Aug 26
🌍 Fully remote

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As a Senior Blockchain Backend Engineer at Itransition, you take ownership of designing and implementing blockchain infrastructure from scratch. You combine Go or Node.js/TypeScript backend development with blockchain integrations, distributed systems, and technical architecture.

What you'll do

  • Design and build scalable backend systems for blockchain infrastructure
  • Integrate with Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains, including L2 solutions
  • Work with blockchain nodes, RPC providers, and indexing services
  • Build production systems using Go or Node.js/TypeScript with REST APIs and event-driven architecture
  • Architect distributed systems and lead complex technical initiatives
  • Mentor other engineers and provide technical direction

What you bring

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong production experience with Go or Node.js/TypeScript
  • Proven experience designing and building scalable backend systems from scratch
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, REST APIs, and event-driven architecture
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB, including data modeling and optimization
  • Hands-on experience with Redis and message queues such as RabbitMQ or Kafka
  • Strong experience with Docker, CI/CD, and AWS or Azure
  • Production experience with Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains, including L2 solutions
  • Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, transaction lifecycle, wallets, token standards, and on-chain data
  • Experience integrating and working with blockchain nodes, RPC providers, and indexing services
  • Hands-on experience with ethers.js, web3.js, viem, Foundry, or Hardhat
  • Strong practical experience with Solidity and smart contracts, including testing and integration
  • Strong understanding of blockchain security and cryptographic best practices
  • Experience owning architecture and leading complex technical initiatives
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to mentor other engineers

What we offer

  • Work on projects for clients including PayPal, Wargaming, Xerox, Philips, Adidas, and Toyota
  • Competitive compensation based on your qualification and skills
  • Career development system with clear skill qualifications
  • Flexible working hours aligned to your schedule
  • Options to work remotely from Georgia, Poland, or Uzbekistan
  • Corporate medical insurance covering private and public medical centers
  • English courses online
  • Corporate parties and events for employees and their families
  • Internal conferences, workshops, and meetups for learning and experience sharing
  • Gym membership compensation
  • 5 days of paid sick leave per year with no obligation to submit a certificate

About Itransition

Itransition is a software development company working with leading global clients across multiple industries.

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