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Founding Backend Engineer (Crypto Trading Platform)

Talently • Germany
Remote
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Join a small founding team to build and own the backend infrastructure for a mobile-first crypto trading platform. Design scalable systems for real-time data processing, blockchain indexing, and high-volume trading, collaborating closely with the founder and product lead. Requires Staff-level technical ownership, hands-on backend engineering experience, and expertise in crypto systems.

Key Highlights
Founding role with direct ownership of backend systems for a crypto trading platform
Hands-on responsibility for data ingestion, real-time streaming, and blockchain indexing
Small startup environment with high autonomy and rapid decision-making
Key Responsibilities
Design and build the platform backend from initial architecture through production deployment and ongoing operation
Integrate third-party data providers and APIs into a reliable data layer with fallback mechanisms
Develop real-time streaming infrastructure for live prices, positions, and user-facing data
Design efficient database, caching, and cloud infrastructure with attention to performance, reliability, and cost
Prepare the platform to handle sudden traffic bursts and investigate production incidents
Collaborate directly with the founder and product lead on architecture, feature delivery, and product iteration
Technical Skills Required
Backend Engineering Real-Time Data Systems Blockchain Indexing
Benefits & Perks
$225,000 - $300,000 annual compensation (USD)
Competitive equity
Fully remote work
Nice to Have
Experience with high-usage consumer applications or trading platforms
Production experience with Rust, Go, or TypeScript/Node.js
Experience indexing Solana or EVM blockchain data
Experience with WebSocket fanout, real-time data delivery, and traffic spikes
Experience with PostgreSQL and AWS or Google Cloud
Experience integrating crypto market data providers
Availability in North American or European time zones

Job Description

Hiring on behalf of our client

Title: Founding Backend Engineer (Platform)

Time: Full-Time

Location: Remote (Latin America, Europe, Canada, United States, South Korea or Singapore)

Compensation: $225,000 - $300,000/year USD + competitive equity

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

The Company

Our client is building a mobile-first crypto trading application for advanced, high-volume traders. Its focus is delivering a rich trading experience with reliable infrastructure, real-time market data and responsive performance. You will join a small founding team and work directly with the founder and product lead to develop the platform from its earliest stages.

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