Senior Backend Developer, Bitfinex
Node
Digital asset trading platform
Open for applications
Digital asset trading platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To give users the ultimate cryptocurrency trading experience.
Role
Who you are
- Exceptional Node/JavaScript skills
- 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
Desirable
- 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
What the job involves
- 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, ….)
- New Products and Features - Bitfinex continuously strives to create innovative new features in order 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 Bitfinex platform must remain effortlessly smooth, responsive, and real-time for customers as the platform continues to scale to accommodate new user growth. A good example are the renown Bitfinex API, the most solid, low-latency and complete in our industry
- 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 standard, in order to protect the safety of the entire user base
Otta's take
Sam Franklin
CEO of Otta
Since its 2012 founding, Bitfinex has consistently been one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, supporting over 150 currencies and offering multiple trading options. Its popularity is largely down to how user friendly it is for all levels of trader, from beginner to pro.
For all its popularity, it’s impossible to ignore the controversies the company has faced, along with its sister currency Tether. This includes hacking and a highly publicized settlement with the New York Attorney General over an alleged $850 million loss cover up, as well as its involvement in a shadow banking operation which landed the perpetrator 6 years in prison.
It’s also worth noting however, that bad press has dogged a lot of major players in the crypto world. Given the massive disruption the crypto movement is causing, as well as the volatility of the market itself, some level of controversy seems inevitable.
Bitfinex’s supporters don’t seem to have been swayed by the headlines however, and the company continues to move on. In 2022, it gained access to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), and by hiring former Grant Thornton senior manager Giles Dixon as Head of Licensing, the company is hoping to gain regulatory approval and licensing around the world.
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Room to grow
- Work with talented people
- Build a life-changing career
- Transparency and autonomy
- Open vacation policy
- Culture of Learning
- Offsites and team building
- Flexible hours
- Full remote
Company values
- Sense of Ownership – You are accountable and recognized for your work, leading a project from conception to launch.
- Team Player – We work quickly and collaboratively in the best interests of the team, encouraging and helping each other.
- High Performance – Being results-driven, we work fast and achieve the most significant impact without compromising quality.
- Passion – We share the passion for achieving the Bitfinex vision and want to make a difference.
- Positivity – We’re always positive and intended to inspire others to overcome any tough challenges. Whatever happens - we rise and shine brighter together.
- Community Oriented – Paying attention to details and understanding users' needs, we are committed to being a steward to the community and deliver the best services.
Company HQ
Wickhams Cay 1, Road Town, Tortola
Founders
J. L. van der Velde
(CEO, not Founder)CEO at Bitfinex since 2013. Prior to joining Bitfinex, was CEO of investment firm PAG Asia Inc.
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