Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Remote EMEA or APAC)

Description:

• This position is for a Senior Backend Engineer at LI.FI, posted by Jobgether, and is available for candidates in the EMEA or APAC regions.
• It is a fully remote opportunity aimed at experienced backend engineers who want to build secure and scalable systems for next-gen DeFi infrastructure.
• The role involves taking ownership of robust API development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading the evolution of core architecture.
• The work will directly impact user interactions with multi-chain liquidity protocols and contribute to a product at the intersection of blockchain innovation and financial access.
• The position promises a high-impact role with flexibility, equity, and the chance to tackle real-world problems in a fast-moving global environment.
• Key accountabilities include designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems and APIs, architecting high-performance infrastructure, participating in code reviews, optimizing system performance, implementing monitoring tools, writing automated test suites, documenting APIs, mentoring junior developers, and solving complex backend problems.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be located in the EMEA or APAC region.
• Extensive professional experience in backend development is required, ideally in a senior or lead role.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js is necessary, along with experience in MongoDB, Redis, and Docker.
• An in-depth understanding of blockchain fundamentals and the EVM ecosystem is essential.
• Proven ability to design scalable backend architectures and build production-grade systems is required.
• Experience with GitOps, Kubernetes, AWS, and Cloudflare is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and a strong testing mindset is important.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Candidates should be self-directed, proactive, and able to thrive in a fully remote team environment.
• Bonus qualifications include experience with smart contract development, Golang, or a degree in Computer Science.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary range of €90K–€130K, based on experience and location.
• Employees receive equity from day one to share in the company's success.
• The role includes 30 days of paid time off annually.
• There is flexibility in remote work and working hours.
• Annual team offsites are organized in exciting international locations, with past trips including Vietnam and Morocco.
• Employees can choose their equipment and receive a setup budget of €1,000 as a one-time remote budget.
• An annual personal development budget of €1,000 is available after six months of employment.
• The opportunity to shape the DeFi landscape with a highly collaborative and mission-driven team is a key benefit.