Summary
What you’ll impact
The Lead Backend Engineer defines and delivers the technical vision for the blockchain tokenization platform and wallet services. They use Go, Python, or Java to build large‑scale, cloud‑native distributed systems with a focus on reliability, observability, and security. Responsibilities include designing core services, operating production environments, and driving AI‑assisted tooling to improve engineering output. They work with cross‑functional teams, mentor engineers through design reviews, and shape platform direction across multiple groups.
Responsibilities
What you'll do
- Own the technical vision and execution for the blockchain platform, the tokenization engine, and the wallet
- Design, build, and operate the core services that power the blockchain platform, the tokenization engine, and the wallet
- Remain deeply hands‑on by writing production code, leading complex implementations, and setting the standard for engineering quality across the platform
- Improve developer practices and lead the adoption of the latest AI tooling to maximize engineering output
- Drive technical excellence across reliability, correctness, observability, and security
- Mentor engineers and raise the technical bar through design reviews, architecture discussions, and hands‑on leadership
- Influence platform direction beyond your immediate team by aligning with adjacent organizations and company‑wide initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll bring
- 10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale, distributed systems in production environments
- Expertise in backend development using languages such as Go, Python, or Java, with deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures
- 3+ years leading large-scale technical initiatives, with ownership spanning multiple teams or complex systems
- Strong grasp of system design, data modeling, and software engineering fundamentals
- Proven ability to simplify complex problems, make sound tradeoffs, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders
- Strong ownership mindset with a track record of delivering high-impact, end-to-end product outcomes and raising team-wide technical standards
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineers, fostering technical excellence and long-term career growth