Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js + Blockchain)

Responsibilities:

This role focuses on designing and building performant backend systems and deploying serverless solutions in AWS
You will work closely with a high-caliber team across engineering, product, and blockchain development to power the core infrastructure behind Blockskye’s travel and expense platform
Design and develop robust backend services and APIs using Node.js and modern frameworks
Lead the development team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior developers
Architect and optimize serverless systems on AWS (Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.)
Mentor junior developers and contribute to a strong team culture
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
Monitor, debug, and improve system reliability and performance
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

3+ years of experience building backend systems in Node.js with MEVN, MEAN or MERN stacks in production-level deployments
Solid understanding of MVC design patterns, DRY Principles, OOP, and application architecture
Strong background in solution design, with the ability to architect scalable and efficient software solutions
Deep understanding of serverless architecture and AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, etc.)
Experience with message processing systems such as SQS, RabbitMQ, or Khafka
Experience designing RESTful APIs and working with microservice architectures
Solid foundation in database design, especially relational databases and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Experience with Git source control, Github, and Gitflow workflow
Strong communication skills and ability to work across time zones, particularly Eastern Time
Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, Next.js, or similar)
Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Skilled in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles

Blockskye is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who is deeply skilled in Node.js and preferably has practical experience with blockchain technologies