At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop backend components for innovative trading services and ensure top-notch security.
- Company: Join Bitfinex, a leading digital asset trading platform with a remote-first culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work remotely with a motivated team focused on lifelong learning and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a team shaping the future of finance in a dynamic, autonomous environment.
- Qualifications: 6+ years of Node/JavaScript experience and familiarity with microservices architecture.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Bitfinex is a digital asset trading platform offering state-of-the-art services for digital currency traders and global liquidity providers. Founded in 2012, Bitfinex was one of the first professional platforms set up to accommodate the booming interest in cryptocurrency trading.
Our Mission
Our aim is to create a free and accessible global digital economy by disrupting the current financial services industry. Our team is entirely remote, composed of individuals with an ownership mentality; no one waits to be told what to do. Each member of the team is a highly motivated self-starter that is comfortable with autonomy and believes in lifelong learning. We place our egos aside and thrive within a culture that fosters one another from the birth of a concept to the launch of a product. At Bitfinex, you have the freedom to work as you please - all that matters is execution. Join us and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.
Key responsibilities
- As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be a part of the team that works on the development of the backend components of all Bitfinex Services (main trading application, Bitfinex Pay, Lightning Network support, Blockchain integrations, etc.).
- New Products and Features: Bitfinex continuously strives to create innovative new features to provide the most professional trading experience for customers. These are developed and deployed using agile methodologies to ensure the user experience remains the best in the industry.
- Scalability: All backend services that power the Bitfinex platform must remain effortlessly smooth, responsive, and real-time for customers as the platform continues to scale to accommodate new user growth.
- Security: Bitfinex makes security its most important feature. The Backend Development team is responsible for building all the API services and backend processes with the highest security principles and standards to protect the safety of the entire user base.
Requirements
- 6+ years of Node/JavaScript experience
- Familiar with microservices architecture
- Have actively participated in the development of a complex platform
- Good experience in interacting with databases (MySQL, MongoDB)
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Good understanding of security practices
Nice to have
- Experience with blockchain integration
- Comfortable with high-availability concepts
- Ruby, Rust or C++ skills are a plus
- Other technologies of interest: Message queues (Redis), Caches and Job Queues
Senior Backend Developer - Node (100% Remote LATAM) in London employer: Bitfinex
At Bitfinex, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and flexibility in a fully remote environment. Our culture fosters autonomy, allowing Senior Recruiters to take ownership of their hiring strategies while leveraging cutting-edge technology to attract top-tier talent globally. With a commitment to diversity and employee growth, we provide a dynamic platform for professionals to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth industry.
