OpenNode is building the future of money through simple, secure, instant, and low-cost Bitcoin payment infrastructure for businesses everywhere.

We are now seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to deliver distributed, resilient and high-performing backend services using Node.js

The role will report to the CTO. This position is full-time and ideally based in Los Angeles, CA - but location is flexible for the right candidates.

Requirements

Misfit
Passion for bitcoin and the future of money
Insanely organized, seriously fun to work with
5+ years of experience designing and building backend systems
Proven expertise with SWE standard methodologies for development, code reuse, testing etc
Experience with web services (consuming and creating) with REST
Experience with developing scalable platforms with RDMS (PostgreSQL), real time messaging systems, advanced cache stores like Redis
Capable and willing to add value from micro to macro
Thoughtful and articulate.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the CTO to design and develop distributed, resilient and high-performing backend services using Node.js
Maintain and improve existing services which include actively trying to pay back technical debt and extend their functionality
Act in a technical leadership capacity by mentoring junior engineers and new team members
Work both collaboratively and independently
Investigate new technologies and practices
Work closely with front-end developers

Bonus points

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