Full-Time

Back-End Software Engineers

Posted on 1/5/2024

Blockchain.com

Blockchain.com

501-1,000 employees

Cryptocurrency trading and wallet services platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$108k - $170kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Entry, Junior

Miami, FL, USA

Hybrid model working from home & awesome office location in the heart of Miami.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Data Structures & Algorithms
Apache Kafka
Java
Postgres
Docker
Scala
Redis
Requirements
  • You know at least one programming language in depth
  • You have at least one year of experience in any JVM based languages (such as Java, Kotlin, Scala) and are confident in your ability to build, debug and ship microservices
  • You have experience building and shipping highly-available, fault tolerant, production ready distributed backend systems
  • You actively participate in creating product and software specifications before implementing them
  • You pride yourself on consistent high levels of test coverage, strong technical documentation and effective monitoring
  • You inspire other engineers to do better
  • Understanding of data structures, databases and large-scale distributed systems
  • You are customer focused and continuously suggest how the backend can provide the best Customer Experience
  • A passion for crypto and the transformations it enables
Responsibilities
  • Be at the forefront of the cryptocurrency ecosystem building out new distributed software to handle our rapidly growing user base of 75M+ wallets to reach 1B+ customers
  • Become a key member of a dedicated engineering team committed to rapidly shipping, and iterating on products that directly impact millions of users
  • Advocate best practices, code quality, test coverage and drive technical discussions
  • Build scalable services with Kotlin, and deal with problems like synchronization, asynchronous operations, database optimisations, scalability and reliability of systems
  • Gain exposure to an array of technologies such as Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker etc
  • Optimise existing systems for scalability, extensibility and performance whilst building out reusable, modular code for use across Blockchain’s products
  • Ensure security is at the forefront of everything you do, employing advanced encryption schemes to secure user and company data
  • Work within interdisciplinary teams to continually deliver the highest quality software to our users

Blockchain.com offers a platform for buying, storing, and trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can execute trades quickly, with transactions completed in microseconds, thanks to the company's advanced matching engine and deep liquidity. The platform caters to both individual and institutional clients, providing services that include a digital wallet, trading options, and an API for programmatic trading. Users can deposit and withdraw various fiat currencies, making it easy to manage their digital assets. Blockchain.com stands out from competitors by focusing on security and reliability, ensuring that users' funds and data are well-protected. The company's goal is to facilitate seamless cryptocurrency transactions while providing a secure environment for users to manage their digital assets.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$583.6M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Blockchain.com raised $110 million in a Series E funding round.
  • Integration with Altonomy enhances Blockchain.com's trading platform capabilities.
  • Growing interest in privacy-focused blockchain solutions benefits Blockchain.com's offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from zero-knowledge identity projects like Humanity Protocol.
  • Cross-chain interoperability platforms may reduce Blockchain.com's competitive edge.
  • Operational risks from integrating Altonomy's systems into Blockchain.com.

What makes Blockchain.com unique

  • Blockchain.com offers a comprehensive suite for buying, storing, and trading digital assets.
  • The platform integrates with a global banking network for multi-currency transactions.
  • Blockchain.com provides an institutional-grade API for programmatic trading and live market data.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary

Meaningful Equity

Crypto Bonus

HealthCare

Paid Family Leave

Get the equipment you need

Unlimited Vacation

Remote-first

Offsites

INACTIVE