Senior / Backend Developer

  • Hong Kong
  • Negotiable
  • Permanent
  • Discipline: Software Development
  • Ref: 48305
Roxanne Yaneza
Roxanne Yaneza
Senior Consultant

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will create, enhance, and maintain software for new projects related to our crypto clients core businesses, working with a lean team. Your role will involve designing backend components for scalable applications, emphasizing server-side logic, cache/database management, and API integration.


MUST:
  • 5-8+ years of backend development experience
  • Advanced knowledge of server-side programming languages (e.g., NestJS, Node.js, Python, Java).

Role:
  • Hands on in backend development and code reviews
  • Collaborate with DevOps and mobile engineers to enhance the tech stack for long-term initiatives.


Requirements:
  • Expertise in scalability, security, and performance.
  • Familiarity with blockchain technology is a plus.


PLUS if you have
  • Experience in blockchain development (e.g., Ethermint, Cosmos SDK) is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Next.js, React.js
  • Experience with AI code generation tools such as Amazon Q Developer, GitHub Copilot etc.
  • Mobile development experience (iOS/Android) is beneficial as well as Swift, Java, or Kotlin

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