Backend Engineer

Trojan • Full-time • Remote (Remote) • 1m ago

Location: Remote

Company: Trojan (Leading Trading Platform)

About Trojan Trojan is at the forefront of crypto trading technology, known as the largest Telegram trading bot for facilitating over $10 billion in volume traded by more than 50,000 daily active users. We deliver seamless on-chain trading experiences with advanced tools such as DCA & limit orders, sniping, and automatic wallet copy-trading. Our platform sets the standard in speed, innovation, and reliability. As we scale further, we aim to maintain our reputation as a market leader in crypto trading innovation.

Why Join Us? At Trojan, we’re pushing the boundaries of on-chain trading technology. Joining our team offers you the chance to work on products that already serve a large and active user base, collaborating with top-tier engineers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Working at Trojan means having fast paced releases with your work being live in the hands of tens of thousands of users as soon as it’s complete.

Role Overview We’re seeking a Lead Telegram Backend Developer with proven expertise in building scalable and efficient backend systems using NodeJS, TypeScript, and relational databases like Postgres. The ideal candidate is a proactive developer who thrives on tackling complex challenges and ideally shares a passion for on-chain trading. As Telegram Bot lead developer you’ll convene directly with the founders and build new innovative features, bring on improvements to current products and resolve user requests.

Key Responsibilities
- Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using NodeJS and TypeScript to support real-time trading functionalities.
- Database Management: Query data from Postgres and Opensearch databases to analyze and display large-scale, real-time statistics.
- Blockchain Interactions: Read data from the Solana blockchain or send transactions to enable new trading features.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with designers, product teams and users to align backend solutions with platform objectives.
- Performance Optimization: Ensure backend systems deliver top-tier speed and efficient database queries without compromising on reliability.
- Problem Solving: Identify, debug, and resolve complex technical issues to maintain smooth platform operations.
- Code Quality: Uphold best practices by writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Requirements

Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in NodeJS and TypeScript with 5+ years of experience in backend development.
- Strong command of relational databases like Postgres or MySQL, including design and optimization for high-performance high-reliability use cases.
- Experience in building backend systems serving a significant user base.
Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently while driving projects to completion.
Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
Trading Insight: Passion or experience in on-chain trading; being a part-time trader on Solana is a significant plus.

Preferred Experience

Experience working on backend systems for crypto trading platforms, DeFi applications, or other data-heavy services.
Familiarity with memecoin trading and the Solana ecosystem.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and development tools for streamlined deployments.

What We Offer

Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere on your schedule.
Challenging Projects: Solve complex problems with cutting-edge technology in the trading space.
Impactful Role: Shape backend systems powering one of the largest trading platforms on the market and shaping the experience of tens of thousands of daily users.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.