Remotebase is hiring a
Blockchain Engineer in Pakistan

Summary

Remotebase is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to develop their state-of-the-art blockchain payment network. Key responsibilities include architecting backend components, handling blockchain interactions, designing APIs, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining high security standards. A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, at least 5 years of backend development experience, proficiency in blockchain technologies, and extensive experience with AWS are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5 years of backend development experience, with a strong emphasis on building scalable and resilient systems
• Proficiency in blockchain technologies, with a focus on payment systems
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing APIs, preferably with an API-first approach
• Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices architecture. Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) is highly desirable
• Extensive experience with cloud services, particularly AWS (including Lambda, RDS, ECS/Fargate, etc.), and understanding of cloud-native development practices
• Proficiency in Node.js and GraphQL. Knowledge of other relevant programming languages and frameworks is a plus
• Solid grasp of PostgreSQL and experience in managing data in a distributed, microservices environment
• Familiarity with security protocols and standards, especially OAuth 2.0, and understanding of security best practices in API development and microservices
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the fintech sector, particularly in payment processing. Understanding of payment gateway integration and compliance standards (like PCI DSS)
• In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, data consistency models, and message queue systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and strong teamwork orientation
• Excellent communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop backend components for our blockchain payment platform, ensuring seamless integration and transaction integrity across fiat and blockchain payment rails
• Expertly handle blockchain interactions using Web3.js, with a deep understanding of Layer-1 (Ethereum) and Layer-2 solutions for enhanced transaction efficiency and scalability
• Design and maintain a microservices architecture focused on high performance, scalability, and reliability
• Develop GraphQL APIs for efficient frontend-backend communication
• Ensure data integrity and implement advanced features like time-series database integration, effective caching, and asynchronous processing through message queues
• Implement robust caching mechanisms for platform performance optimization
• Manage and integrate AWS services to construct a resilient cloud infrastructure
• Uphold high security standards, including implementing OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster rapid and agile development cycles

Benefits

• Fully remote with office optional
• Flexible timings. You decide your work schedule
• Market competitive compensation (in $$)
• Insane learning and growth opportunities