GOLANG ENGINEER - BACKEND NODE

Fintech & Finance | Remote

DESCRIPTION



The company's goal is to give communities and individuals the freedom to self-organise. Every human should have the power to be themselves and preserve their privacy. They aim to improve the scalability of the Ethereum blockchain, creating an inclusive and accessible blockchain payment network by using ZK-proof technology. Their protocol is a decentralised zero-knowledge rollup that scales the Ethereum network and lowers the cost of transactions. We do this while enhancing user experience and giving back to the blockchain community.



ABOUT THE ROLE:


We're looking for a Go developer to join our Backend team and help develop the node that will be operating the EVM zkRollup. Your task scope will include implementing Merkletrees, Ethereum interfaces (read/write smart contracts), EVM logic, as well as more “traditional” backend features such as APIs, DBs, .... In addition, you will collaborate with team members in making architectural decisions, choosing best practices, and bringing in new and creative ideas.



SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

●  Minimum 7 years experience in designing and implementing quality backend architectures.

●  Minimum 3 years experience working with Golang.

●  Understanding of blockchain systems, specially Ethereum. Basic knowledge of cryptographics primitives such as public/private keys, hash functions and Merkletrees (understand how to use them, not implement them)

●  Basic knowledge of cryptographic primitives such as public/private keys, hash functions and Merkletrees (understand how to use them, not implement them)

●  Experience working with git

●  Passion about crypto and web3

●  Docker

●  CI/CD pipelines, specially GitHub Actions

●  AWS

●  Awareness of L2 blockchain solutions and Zero-Knowledge concepts.



SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

●  Design and implement quality backend architectures that connect with blockchain.

●  Develop high-quality, performant, modern, clean and readable code within tight deadlines.

●  Take ownership of the development and maintenance of the project from ideation to employment.

●  Work with the engineering, design, protocol and product teams collaboratively, contributing ideas that add value to their product roadmap.