Senior Backend Engineer

Top 3 reasons to join us

• Financial product focused on blockchain technology
• Internal investment activities exclusively for emp
• Young, talented, outstanding, and friendly

Job description
** ABOUT KIPSELI

We are an innovative team of about 20 members, and we are willing to expand. Our team has been constantly growing since our inception in 2017 when we started trading on-chain. Our core activities revolve around trading on-chain and on centralized exchanges, monitoring trading operations from our applications, improving current systems in operational logic and technology frameworks, and designing new systems to adapt and stay ahead of market.

Each team member is assigned with multiple trading or helper applications/services that make our trading more efficient. There is a flat structure where your ideas and questions are always heard and each of the persons responsible for an app has autonomy and deep understanding of the trading needs and logic and can proactively suggest enhancements.

We are looking for someone who gets fascinated with the idea of diving deeper into trading, likes problems and also likes solving performance and algorithm challenges and is eager to exchange ideas in a competitive yet supportive environment aimed at personal and collective excellence. If you are driven to continuously improve and eager to contribute to a cutting-edge trading team, we would be excited to have you join us.

** JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:

• Design and construct high-performance trading applications tailored to meet the specific needs of the trading team, emphasizing on competitive edge and speed.
• Develop and enhance trading or auxiliary services to continuously optimize performance and efficiency.
• Fetch and integrate data from cryptocurrency exchanges, third-party API providers, and blockchain EVM sources, with a particular focus on Ethereum and Solana.
• Aggregate and utilize above data effectively to support dynamic trading strategies.
• Create reusable components to streamline trading strategy development and improve overall functionality.
• Suggest algorithm enhancements based on a deep understanding of application requirements.
• Leverage the latest open-source technologies to ensure the adoption of cutting-edge development practices.

Your skills and experience
Must have

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 4 years in software development.
• Demonstrated ability in building high-performance, low-latency applications.
• Proficiency in data structures and algorithms.
• Experience in designing and implementing highly available, scalable cloud-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build platform services that enhance developer experiences and meet robust standards.
• Proficiency in backend development with managed languages such as C++, Golang, Rust, or similar; strong preference for Golang expertise, our team's main tech stack.

Nice to have:

• Database Expertise: Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and NewSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Ethereum RPC.
• Experience working with APIs from major crypto exchanges like Binance, OKX, Coinbase, etc.

Why you'll love working here

1 - What You'll Earn

We believe your efforts deserve meaningful recognition. Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Attractive base salary that ranks among the best in the market.
• Annual salary review to ensure your compensation stays aligned with your growth and market value.
• 100% salary during probation period (if any) - no waiting for your full worth to kick in.
• Bonuses & Incentives:
• Performance-based bonuses tied to company results and individual contribution.
• 13th-month salary bonus - prorated based on actual service time within the year.
• Potential ad-hoc rewards awarded based on business performance and individual impact.

2 - Beyond the Paycheck

Your well-being matters to us. We offer:

• Full statutory social insurances and personal income tax.
• Company-sponsored premium health insurance package for you and your loved ones.
• Company-sponsored annual health check-up at a reputable hospital.
• Paid annual leave, public holidays, and special leave policies. Eligible to take leave during probation.
• Support for business travel, remote work, and relocation (if applicable).
• Periodical team buildings and company retreats.
• Equipment sponsorship: Up to USD1,200 per year.

3 - Level Up Your Career

We invest in your growth. Expect:

• Opportunities to take ownership and lead impactful projects.
• Internal promotions and clear career progression pathways.
• Sponsored courses, certifications, and access to industry events.
• Mentorship and regular feedback from experienced leaders.
• Exceptional Opportunities in a Leading Blockchain Environment:
• Join a team of top-tier talents, including founders and engineers with strong reputations, advanced degrees, and international accolades in tech and blockchain.
• Collaborate in a global, English-speaking environment with colleagues and advisors from Singapore, the USA, Greece, Korea, and beyond.
• Contribute to building sustainable fintech products aligned with our vision of a decentralized economy for everyone.
• Be part of the future by working directly with blockchain technology — a transformative force in the current and future tech landscape.
• Participate in both internal and external blockchain and technology seminars, further enriching your professional knowledge and network.

4 - Where You'll Thrive

We provide the right setting for you to thrive:

• Transparency at heart, integrity in mind.
• Friendly and supportive collaboration working style.
• Young and funny colleagues.
• Flexible remote working model.
• Modern and comfortable office space with collaborative zones.
• Up-to-date tools and systems to support your productivity.
• A focus on efficiency, autonomy, and outcome-driven work.

These are just the beginning Join us to explore the full list of benefits and see how we help you thrive. We're always on the lookout for great talents. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today

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