About the company
Pioneering advancements in cryptocurrencies, open assets and smart contracts, Blockstream is the first company extending capabilities at the protocol level to support the application of Bitcoin and blockchain technology to a broad range of asset types. The extension mechanism of sidechains, the company’s initial area of focus, allows any number of so far unthought of developments to happen in an open and interoperable way. A champion of Bitcoin’s ethos, Blockstream supports values of decentralization, end-to-end security, user control, and open, permissionless innovation.
Job Summary
What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities):
📍Design, develop, and maintain scalable end-to-end systems that serve APIs and SDKs. 📍Full stack software development, from database architecture to cloud-based deployment. 📍Optimize system performance and security to support high-availability applications. 📍Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and hardware engineers to deliver seamless solutions. 📍Implement best practices in software development, including CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews. 📍Research and integrate emerging technologies to enhance security and system efficiency. 📍Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues in a fast-paced development environment. 📍Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing efforts.
What We Look For In You (Required Qualifications):
📍5+ years of experience in full-stack software development, with a focus on backend engineering. 📍Proficiency in backend technologies such as C++, Python, Rust, Node.js or Java. 📍Strong experience in designing and building RESTful APIs and SDKs. 📍Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). 📍Deep understanding of database technologies, including SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
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