Backend Engineer

Backend Engineer, Block River Technologies

Taipei Taiwan, Remote/Hybrid, Open to Full-time/Part-time and Contractors

Block River Technologies is a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions in DLT research, FinTech, and Algorithmic Trading. We're revolutionizing the financial industry through innovative technologies and data-driven insights.

In this thriving environment, we are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our team. As a significant contributor, you will play a key role in our web3 platform, delivering premium derivatives trading and risk management products for both retail and institutional traders. With a rich history of crafting traditional finance and Web3 products, we are on a mission to bring financial independence to the masses.

We welcome talented and passionate individuals who are ready to embrace the complexities and challenges of fintech, DLT and Web3 technologies. As a Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in building APIs and libraries that unify, enhance, and transform user experiences across our platform.

Responsibilities

• Ability to design and implement secure, reliable, and efficient software backend services.
• Ability to independently debug problems involving the network and operating system.
• Assume technical responsibility of complex backend systems, identify opportunities for system improvement.
• Be willing to pick up any other technology stacks such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, web3.js, etc. when required.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in software engineering
• 1+ years experience with Linux, modern backend (e.g. microservices) technologies and the cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Comfortable working in a distributed, remote team environment.
• Familiar with RabbitMQ or other messaging technology
• Familiar with Node.js back-end development (preferably Typescript)
• Familiar with container technologies: Docker, CRI-O, containerd
• Familiar with at least one system languages (C, C++ 17, Go, etc)
• Familiar with messaging platforms (RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ)
• Familiar with databases: SQL, PostgreSQL
• Familiar with graphQL: Apollo, Hasura
• Familiar with caches design: Redis

Pluses (Optional but preferred to have):

• Entrepreneurial mindset or startup experience

• Experience working with fintech, DLT and/or other trading systems.
• Experience in web3 ecosystems / infrastructure
• Advanced Degree in computer science, engineering, math/statistics, operations research, physics or related fields

Compensation (including salary, bonus, and incentives/upside) is negotiable based on your skills, education, experience, and performance, reflecting our commitment to recognizing and rewarding your individual contributions.

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]