Senior Backend Developer - Node.js; Fully Remote

Senior Backend Developer - Node.js (Fully Remote, Worldwide)

Bitfinex is a leading digital asset trading platform committed to empowering individuals worldwide to transact, trade, and hold digital assets with confidence. Our mission is to champion financial freedom through innovative, reliable, and accessible technology, providing a truly open and borderless world of finance.

• Innovation:
  Merge technology and skill to pioneer the future and push boundaries in finance.
• Flexibility & Global Reach:
  Operate remotely with autonomy in a collaborative environment.
• Fast-Paced & Impactful:
  Shape a decentralized future for a global audience.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with seasoned experts and fresh creative minds for continuous learning and mentorship.
• Growth:
  Continuous learning through technological advancements, workshops, and mentorship.

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will work on the backend components of all Bitfinex services, including the main trading application, Lightning Network support, and blockchain integrations. Your work will focus on delivering innovative features, ensuring scalability, and maintaining security.

• Develop and deploy new products and features using agile methodologies to provide the best professional trading experience.
• Maintain scalability of backend services, ensuring smooth, responsive, and real-time performance as the platform grows.
• Implement security best practices across all API services and backend processes to protect the user base.

• Exceptional Node/JavaScript skills.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Active participation in building complex platforms.
• Proficiency with databases (MySQL, Mongo
  
  DB).
• Quick learning of new technologies.
• Solid understanding of security practices.

• Experience with blockchain integration.
• Comfortable with high-availability concepts.
• Knowledge of Ruby, Rust, or C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with message queues, caches, and job queues.

• Flexible work & remote-friendly culture.
• Mentorship & growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Career development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Learning & knowledge sharing.
• Team-building and social activities.
• Direct impact on the brand’s narrative.

As part of the hiring process, we collect personal data such as name, contact details, location, job preferences, education, and employment history. This data is used solely for recruitment purposes, processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA), and retained only for as long as necessary. All communications occur exclusively through official Bitfinex email addresses. We do not use unofficial channels for recruitment or assessment links.

Candidates can access, correct, or delete their data at any time and withdraw consent. We never request payments, financial information, or personal banking details during the recruitment process. For privacy concerns, contact

Bitfinex is committed to equitable opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. This commitment applies across all stages of recruitment and contractual relationships.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries:
Technology, Information and Internet

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