Overview:
We are seeking a mid‑senior Backend Software Engineer who will take ownership of multiple microservices and drive performance optimizations across our infrastructure. This role involves working with technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, and Postgres to support our on‑chain loan and credit systems.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices.
Optimize system performance and scalability.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate on‑chain loan logic with off‑chain services.
Ensure system reliability through continuous monitoring and performance tuning.
Requirements:
Significant experience in backend development using languages such as Typescript (Fastify, Drizzle) or Rust (Tokio, Axum, Diesel).
Deep understanding of cloud environments (AWS, Kubernetes) and containerization (Docker).
Strong experience with relational databases (Postgres) and data storage solutions (S3).
Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment practices.
Preferences:
Experience in fintech or blockchain ecosystems.
Demonstrated ability to optimize microservice architectures for high‑performance use cases.
Bonus: Knowledge of private credit/credit markets.
Prior exposure to analytics pipelines or data‑driven application improvements is a plus.
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Pact Labs San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, California, United States, 94121
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