Backend Developer

Company Description:
Re2 is a pioneering technology firm dedicated to developing novel restaking technologies. Our current focus is on the development of a cutting-edge restaking protocol that maximizes yield generation while helping to mitigate the inherent risks of restaking. Join our team of passionate experts to drive forward the evolution of decentralized protocols and redefine the future of finance.

Position Overview:
As a Backend Developer at Re2, you will play a crucial role in architecting and implementing the backend infrastructure for our innovative restaking platform. Leveraging your expertise in backend development, crypto, and blockchains, you will collaborate with our frontend and protocol teams to design scalable, secure, and efficient backend services that power our restaking protocols. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge blockchain technologies and shape the future of decentralized finance.

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that support our restaking protocols, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with frontend developers and protocol architects to define API specifications, data models, and communication protocols, ensuring seamless integration between frontend interfaces and backend services.
Implement blockchain-related functionality, such as smart contract interactions, transaction processing, and blockchain data synchronization, using blockchain APIs, libraries, and SDKs.
Optimize backend performance and resource utilization by implementing caching mechanisms, load balancing strategies, and database optimizations, to handle high volumes of transactions and requests.
Implement security best practices and protocols to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access, including encryption, authentication, and access control mechanisms.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging of backend components to identify and fix issues related to scalability, reliability, and security, and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in backend development, distributed systems, and blockchain technologies, and incorporate relevant innovations into our product roadmap.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience in backend development, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work, which will ideally include blockchain-related projects and/or statistical analysis.
Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Node.js, Python, Go, or Java, and experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js, Flask, Django, or Spring.
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and database systems, with experience using relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
Experience with blockchain technologies and protocols, such as Ethereum, Solidity, Web3.js, or smart contract development, and understanding of concepts relating to consensus mechanisms and DeFi.
Knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to design and implement complex backend systems that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, presenting technical concepts and providing feedback on architecture and design decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring of backend services, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Prometheus, Grafana.
Knowledge of blockchain consensus algorithms, cryptography, and security best practices for blockchain-based applications, including encryption, digital signatures, and key management.
Familiarity with event-driven architectures, message queuing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka), and stream processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Flink, Apache Kafka Streams).
Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in developer communities related to backend development, distributed systems, or blockchain technologies.

Benefits:
Competitive salary and token package
Flexible remote work options
Generous vacation and paid time off
Collaborative company culture with opportunities for growth and advancement

Join Re2 and be at the forefront of innovation in restaking technologies, shaping the future of security for stake-secured protocols and redefining the landscape of crypto.