Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Backend) (Remote)

Company Name: Pixl8

Job Details: RemoteContract

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/agc5bh05y6yl5nrc

Job Description: Posted 2y agoSenior Software Engineer (Backend) (Remote)@ Pixl8View All JobsWebsiteUnited StatesRemoteContractResponsibilities:designing APIs, leading teams, developing servicesRequirements Summary:Senior Backend engineer with 4+ years in distributed systems; proficient in C/C++, Node.js, REST, SQL; knowledge of Bitcoin/Lightning; security-minded; leadership experience.Technical Tools Mentioned:C, C++, Node.js, MySQL, REST, SQL, Redis, AWS, gRPC, Bitcoin, Lightning Network
CONTRACT & TERM:January 1st, 2023 start date with a 3 month term. Through continued performance and success the contract may be extended with the potential for full time employment.ABOUT PIXL8:PIXL8 is a creative studio + business advisory firm operating at the intersection of technology, content and brands. We pride ourselves on delivering cohesive programs, strategic partnerships and marketing solutions for our integrated partners and clients. PIXL8 brings a wealth of global connectivity and experience across industries, with a specific focus on decentralized finance and the growth of the bitcoin economy.OVERVIEW::PIXL8 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to deliver distributed, resilient and high-performing backend services for a client with a bitcoin payment processing product.ESSENTIAL SKILLS:Passion and knowledge of Bitcoin and Lightning NetworkExperience writing code in systems languages (C, C++)4+ years of Software Engineering experience in an Agile environment or Open SourceExperience with web services (consuming and creating) with RESTSolid understanding of SQL and Database Schema, real time messaging systems, advanced cache stores like RedisProven leadership and mentoring skills with highly distributed teamExperience with cloud hosting services (AWS etc…) Proven history of excellence in managing high availability, redundant, scalable enterprise processing systemsPrior experience of producing consumable and composable components, enterprise-grade APIs that can be leveraged by customers and partnersCustomer-centric mindset always seeking ways to optimize experience for those that will consume service/sMust be committed to incorporating security into all decisions and daily job responsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:Design, develop, debug, integrate, deploy, and maintain applications that meet requirements and business objectives Works with other functional areas to establish a design, technology, product development strategy and influence and drive decisions to meet development standards and launch within project timelinesImplement software engineering solutions to meet requirements, architectural direction, and adoption effortsDetermine root cause for the most complex software issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutionsCode (and responsible for team’s code) and successfully perform unit and integration testing of software to ensure proper and efficient execution, as well as compliance to the business and technical requirementsWork in Node.js, MySQL, with deep knowledge on basic algorithms and other Document and Key-Value data structures and ability to adopt new languages and architecture patterns needed for the workMigrate applications to quality assurance and/or the production environment, or perform quality assurance as necessaryBuild reusable code, APIs, plug-ins, and libraries that can be leveraged by customers and/or partnersFull lifecycle of your developments including technical definition, testing, iteration, and performance monitoringSolve highly technical problems (in scope and nature) that will undoubtedly arise with nascent technologyWork with team to build the tech stack for scaleCollaborate with both internal and external subject matter experts to continually refine knowledge base and capabilitiesTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:Prior knowledge and/or experience in payment industryHistory of building/maintaining high availability, scalability, performant platforms      Contribution to Bitcoin Core, LND, Core-LND, BDK-LDK and other crypto and large open-source projectsKnowledge on Lightning implementations or BOLTsDetail-level knowledge of BIPs is highly valueYou operate your own Bitcoin / Lightning nodeExperience with gRPCCOMPENSATION:Commensurate with experience and aligned to market ratesInterest and CVs to be sent to hi@pixl8partners.com