Blockworks is seeking a highly skilled **Senior Backend Engineer** with expertise in **Solana** to join our innovative team. At Blockworks, we’re at the forefront of delivering critical data, research, news, and insights to millions of crypto investors. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust backend systems, including high-performance APIs and advanced database architecture, that power our diverse product suite. You will play a key role in defining project requirements, scoping initiatives, and making critical architectural decisions that will shape our technical foundation and ensure scalability for a global audience.
November 12, 2025
December 12, 2025
Full-Time / Remote (Worldwide)
📄 Job Responsibilities
- Architecting, building, and deploying scalable backend systems capable of handling millions of requests per day.
- Designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance APIs that power our research and media products.
- Developing robust pipelines to parse and accurately model blockchain transactions and complex financial data.
- Taking ownership of database design, optimization, and ensuring the reliability of relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Implementing advanced caching and performance strategies using tools such as Redis to maximize system efficiency.
- Leading backend feature development initiatives from initial planning stages through to successful production release.
- Diagnosing and swiftly resolving scalability, performance, and reliability issues under real-world load conditions.
- Elevating the standards for testing, monitoring, and observability across the entire technical stack.
- Collaborating closely with frontend, product, and data teams to ensure seamless integrations and cohesive product delivery.
- Embracing a culture of experimentation and adapting proactively to a dynamic and fast-paced development environment.
📌 Candidate Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent significant work experience.
- At least 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong emphasis on backend development and architectural design using TypeScript and Node.js.
- Proven experience in building fast, reliable API endpoints capable of efficiently handling over 1 million requests per day.
- Proficiency in designing and optimizing relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, including advanced data modeling and query optimization.
- Demonstrated experience with caching mechanisms like Redis to significantly enhance application performance and scalability.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced and challenging environments.
- Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and various deployment tools.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience with contemporary frameworks such as NestJS and database access layers like TypeORM.
- Prior experience supporting legacy migrations, particularly in PHP environments.
- Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure.
- Exposure to Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) models.
- Hands-on experience within the rapidly evolving crypto space is highly advantageous.
📝 How to Apply
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the application deadline for this position?
The closing date for applications is **December 12, 2025**. We encourage all interested candidates to apply well before this date.
Q2: Is this a remote or in-office position?
This is a **fully remote** position, and we welcome applicants from anywhere in the world.
Q3: What is the salary range for this Senior Backend Engineer role?
The advertised salary for this position is competitive, ranging from **$190,000 – $210,000 per year**.
Q4: What are the key technologies and skills required for this role?
We primarily require strong experience with **TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and REST API development**, with a focus on building high-performance systems. Experience with **Solana blockchain** is also highly valued.
Q5: What benefits does Blockworks offer?
Blockworks provides competitive healthcare benefits (100% medical for employees), flexible paid time off, 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, hardware stipends, and learning & growth stipends to support professional development.
