Backend Engineer (Web3)
Who We Are 👋
Linum Labs has been leading the charge in blockchain product development since 2016. We're a group of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers dedicated to crafting client solutions that harness the power of blockchain and web3.
Who You Are 👀
You’re a backend engineer with at least 5 years of experience in Node.js, Python, or Go, and have hands-on experience with blockchain and Web3 technologies. You’re detail-oriented, highly motivated, and ready to dive into an exciting work environment. You’re experienced with managing the complete life cycle of back-end projects and comfortable working with complex systems.
*This role is fully remote but only candidates located within +2 or -2 South African Time or Central European time zones.
What You'll Be Doing 🛠️
- Developing and maintaining APIs and services to support blockchain applications.
- Building integrations with blockchain protocols and Web3 tools.
- Managing and optimizing server-side code and databases.
- Ensuring security and data integrity for applications.
- Collaborating effectively with front-end developers and other team members to deliver seamless experiences.
Skills ✨
Must have:
- Minimum of 5 years of backend development experience.
- Hands-on experience with blockchain and Web3 technologies.
- Proficiency in Node.js, Python, or Go.
- Solid understanding of API design and RESTful principles.
- Experience with Git, GitHub, CI/CD, and version control workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
Nice to have:
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with cloud providers such as AWS or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of smart contracts and blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon).
- Experience with decentralized storage solutions like IPFS or Filecoin.
- Experience wirth Solana
Our Interview Process 🚀
- Culture Interview: A casual chat to see if we’re a good fit for each other.
- Technical Assessment: A practical task to evaluate your technical skills and problem-solving approach.
- Technical Interview: A discussion with our VP of Tech about your experience and technical background.
- Background Check: A standard verification process as part of the hiring journey.
- Client Interview: A conversation about work style, collaboration, and expectations with the client team.
Equal Opportunity 🌈
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are actively seeking a diverse pool of applicants. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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