Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Bastion, a company enabling financial institutions and enterprises to issue regulated stablecoins, as a Backend Software Engineer. You will be responsible for architecting, building, and implementing the company's technology strategy, collaborating with a high-performing engineering team to deliver innovative and dependable technology solutions. This role is crucial in constructing and scaling the tech infrastructure to achieve business objectives, ensuring Bastion's infrastructure remains reliable, secure, and performant. The ideal candidate values team culture and enjoys face-to-face collaboration, preferably based in New York or San Francisco and interested in a hybrid or in-office working model.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional engineering experience, startup experience a plus
• Expertise and strong coding abilities in core backend technologies, including but not limited to relevant languages (Go/Rust), databases, and cloud platforms. Familiarity with Go and Rust is a bonus, but not mandatory
• Significant open-source contributions, reflecting your dedication to quality software and impactful work
• Mastery in designing resilient systems and APIs from scratch, emphasizing robust architecture and scalability

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and execute on our technology roadmap, transitioning from early-stage prototypes to scalable and resilient full-scale production backend services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices and the company's overarching strategy
• Integrate with web3 technologies and protocols, emphasizing secure connections, data flow, and adaptability to the evolving needs of the business and market trends
• Deliver technology solutions that consistently meet or exceed customer expectations, driving the company's growth and success
• Continuously stay updated with the latest trends in backend and web3 development, ensuring Bastion remains at the forefront of technological advancements
• Establish a scalable tech architecture that not only supports current business needs but also adapts to future market dynamics and customer demands

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated achievements in competitive realms such as programming contests (e.g., ACM-ICPC, topcoder) or Capture-the-Flag events (e.g., CSAW, DEFCON)
• Ownership and Proactivity: Demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability, combined with a forward-thinking approach and an unwavering motivation to excel in their designated role
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Proven track record of placing customers at the heart of all decisions, striving beyond satisfaction to truly impress and exceed expectations
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistency and precision in every task
• Team Player with a Competitive Edge: Strong collaboration skills, understanding that success is achieved collectively
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Never settle for the status quo. Always looking for growth opportunities and new challenges, with a vision of powering the future of web3. Recognizes that the journey to excellence is ongoing and embraces the challenge
• Empathetic Insight: Demonstrated ability to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering genuine connections and promoting a supportive environment