Backend Lead

Backend Lead, Remote (EST +/- 4hours)
$70,000 – $110,000 + Benefits

Note: you can be based outside the US but need to work at least a 4 hour overlap with EST.

The Company

You’ll be joining a tech startup who are changing the way businesses connect to decentralized networks.

From powering IoT and 5G infrastructure to blockchain technology, they’re building scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable the future of connectivity.

They’ve just secured a multi-billion deal and plan to grow by c100 hires by Dec 2025 giving you plenty of opportunity to grow.

What you’ll do

You’ll design and lead the development of the backend systems that form the backbone of our products.

You’ll be architecting scalable solutions to mentoring a talented engineering team, you’ll collaborate across departments to drive innovation and deliver technology that could change decentralized networks for the better

Why you should apply

You’ll have the freedom to make bold technical decisions, solve complex challenges, and leave your mark on the future of decentralized applications.

This is also your chance to join at an early stage, by December 2025 an additional c100 hires would have been made.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Node.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Proven experience with blockchain technologies like rollups, proxy contracts, and Layer 2 scaling.
• 5+ years of backend development and team leadership experience.

What you need to do next

If you’d like to know more, either apply to the role or reach out to me on LinkedIn/email ([email protected]). You don’t need an up-to-date CV to have a discussion.

All applicants will get a response.