Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Blockworks

Blockworks

51-200 employees

Financial media focused on digital assets

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Remote-first organization with an office in NYC available for use.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
MySQL
Node.js
Postgres
TypeScript
Vercel
Redis
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong focus on backend development and architecture using Typescript and Node.js
  • Experience building fast API endpoints that can handle 1M+ requests per day
  • Extensive experience with Vercel and its serverless functions, including deployment, configuration, and optimization
  • Proficiency in designing and optimizing relational databases, such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, including data modeling and query optimization
  • Experience with caching mechanisms and tools like Redis to enhance application performance and scalability
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment tools
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
Responsibilities
  • Ship fast, ship often
  • Own the backend stack for our exciting crypto products
  • Participate in all aspects of product development life cycle including system architecture/design
  • Estimate engineering effort, plan implementation, and rollout system changes
  • Identify project risks and work effectively to mitigate them
  • Find and fix stability/scalability issues in a very time critical environment

Blockworks delivers news and insights about digital assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The company provides high-quality information through various channels such as editorial content, newsletters, podcasts, and events, helping millions of investors navigate the digital asset market. Unlike many competitors, Blockworks focuses specifically on digital assets and caters to a diverse clientele, from individual retail investors to institutional investors. Their goal is to empower investors with critical analysis and premium insights, enabling them to make informed investment decisions in the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$11.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in DeFi and NFTs boosts demand for Blockworks' specialized content.
  • Institutional investors entering crypto markets need Blockworks' high-quality information.
  • Podcasts' popularity offers Blockworks opportunities for audience growth and monetization.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from CoinDesk and The Block challenges Blockworks' market position.
  • Cryptocurrency market volatility affects Blockworks' audience engagement and revenue.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on crypto content may increase Blockworks' compliance costs.

What makes Blockworks unique

  • Blockworks offers premium insights and analysis on digital assets for investors.
  • The company hosts formal events like the Digital Asset Summit for industry networking.
  • Blockworks' acquisition of The Drop expands its coverage of the web3 ecosystem.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget