Key Responsibilities
- Lead Development: Architect and build scalable full-stack applications supporting SegMint.io and other Web3 initiatives.
- Smart Contracts & Web3 Integration: Develop and integrate smart contracts (Solidity, Rust) and Web3 APIs for on-chain interactions.
- Backend Development: Design and implement robust backend services (Node.js, Go) with database solutions (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Frontend Development: Develop high-performance, user-friendly interfaces using React, Next.js, TypeScript.
- Blockchain and Marketplace Infrastructure: Work with backend and database infrastructure that support indexing of smart contract events using Subgraphs or other blockchain data querying methods
- Security & Compliance: Implement best practices in secure coding, smart contract auditing, and data protection.
- Scalability & Performance: Optimize applications to handle increased transaction loads and improve overall system efficiency.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Guide junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in Web3/blockchain development.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, and Solidity.
- Experience with EVM-based smart contracts, Solidity, Hardhat, Foundry, and Web3.js/Ethers.js.
- Experience working with web3 frontend tools such as wagmi, viem, and ethers.js
- Understanding of DeFi, token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155), and on-chain transactions.
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD).
- Familiarity with IPFS, decentralized storage, and Layer 2 scaling solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a high-growth, experimental environment.
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience working with tokenized assets, NFTs, or RWA (Real World Assets).
- Background in DeFi protocols, L1/L2 blockchain development, or traditional finance (TradFi)
- Knowledge of cross-chain protocols and bridging solutions.
Compensation:
If this position will be performed in whole or in part in New York City, the base salary range is $120,000 to 200,000. Individual salaries may vary based on different factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with this position.
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