{"id":6738,"date":"2026-03-24T19:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=6738"},"modified":"2026-03-24T19:31:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T19:31:17","slug":"senior-backend-engineer-stellar-ecosystem-at-lifi","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/job\/senior-backend-engineer-stellar-ecosystem-at-lifi\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Backend Engineer &#8211; Stellar Ecosystem  at LIFI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/li.fi\/\"><u>LI.FI<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;is simplifying multi-chain DeFi for traditional financial institutions, fintechs and service providers by offering a unified API to access all on-chain liquidity across major blockchains for best price same-chain and cross-chain swaps. We are a passionate team on a mission to enable a fairer, more decentralised world. Apart from the tech, we care a lot about user experience and aim to make complex technologies accessible to everyone.<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A quick run-down of the job<\/strong><\/h1><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We are looking for multiple Senior Backend Engineers who will lead the design, development, and maintenance of our backend systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and secure. You&#8217;ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality software solutions that drive our success.<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">The current tech stack of&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/li.fi\/\">LI.FI<\/a>&nbsp;utilizes:<\/h1><ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\"><li>Node.js running TypeScript code in Docker containers<\/li>\n\n<li>MongoDB and Redis for our data<\/li>\n\n<li>ethers.js for communication with the blockchains<\/li>\n\n<li>Github, Kubernetes, AWS and CloudFlare for our GitOps CD chain<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>Please note: You must be located in the EMEA region. Your application will not be considered otherwise.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What you&#8217;ll do<\/strong><\/h1><ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\"><li>Leading and actively participating in the design, development, and maintenance of backend systems and APIs<\/li>\n\n<li>Architecting and implementing scalable and robust backend solutions that can handle growing user loads and evolving business needs<\/li>\n\n<li>Maintaining high coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensuring best practices for code maintainability and readability<\/li>\n\n<li>Identifying bottlenecks and optimizing code and algorithms to improve system performance<\/li>\n\n<li>Implementing monitoring and debugging tools to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring high system availability<\/li>\n\n<li>Developing and maintaining comprehensive test suites, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, to ensure the reliability of backend systems<\/li>\n\n<li>Providing guidance and mentorship to junior developers, helping them grow their technical skills<\/li>\n\n<li>Analyzing complex technical problems and propose effective solutions to address them<\/li>\n\n<li>Documenting code, APIs, and technical processes to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and support onboarding of new developers<\/li><\/ul><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What makes a good candidate<\/strong><\/h1><ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\"><li>Must be located in the EMEA region<\/li>\n\n<li>Strong experience with TypeScript is required<\/li>\n\n<li>Experience working with the Stellar network in production environments<\/li>\n\n<li>Previous experience in the blockchain space, with a technical understanding of the EVM ecosystem (or other blockchain ecosystems), is a plus<\/li>\n\n<li>Extensive professional experience in a similar role (senior or lead level)<\/li>\n\n<li>Solid understanding of document databases and caching mechanisms<\/li>\n\n<li>Experience in software design and system architecture<\/li>\n\n<li>Strong knowledge of testing frameworks and best practices<\/li>\n\n<li>Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills<\/li>\n\n<li>Proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively<\/li>\n\n<li>Ability to write maintainable, scalable, production-grade code<\/li>\n\n<li>Curiosity for new technologies and the ability to evaluate and suggest improvements independently<\/li>\n\n<li>Very strong written and verbal English skills for effective communication with team members and stakeholders<\/li>\n\n<li>Experience with Stellar\u2019s Soroban smart contracts is a plus<\/li>\n\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in Computer Science is a plus<\/li><\/ul><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Company culture<\/strong><\/h1><ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\"><li><strong>Embracing the differences<\/strong><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Embrace your own differences<\/li>\n\n<li>Respect and welcome the unique qualities of others<\/li>\n\n<li>See others\u2019 differences as an opportunity to grow<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Own it, do it<\/strong><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Own tasks end-to-end<\/li>\n\n<li>Hold yourself to a high bar for execution<\/li>\n\n<li>Make bold decisions, and be accountable<\/li>\n\n<li>Understand your limitations and seek for help<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Fail forward<\/strong><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Try &#8211; don\u2019t be afraid to fail<\/li>\n\n<li>Learn &#8211; don\u2019t make the same mistake twice<\/li>\n\n<li>Adapt &#8211; grow with the experience<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Have fun together<\/strong><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take the time to get to know and understand each other better<\/li>\n\n<li>Don\u2019t take yourself too seriously and keep it light-hearted<\/li>\n\n<li>Fun should be coming from a place of love and respect<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What you\u2019ll get<\/strong><\/h1><ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\"><li>Annual team offsites (Thailand in 2023 and Vietnam in 2024 were a blast, Marrakech in March 2025 was blast-ier; let\u2019s see what happens in 2026!)<\/li>\n\n<li>30 days of PTO<\/li>\n\n<li>Flexible remote days<\/li>\n\n<li>Flexible working hours<\/li>\n\n<li>Equity participation from day 1<\/li>\n\n<li>Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)<\/li>\n\n<li>An annual 1,000\u20ac personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)<\/li>\n\n<li>A one-time 1,000\u20ac remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>If you join us as an independent contractor, you\u2019re only entitled to the first five benefits of this list.<\/em><\/p><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>This role is engaged via employer of record (EOR) or independent contractor arrangement.<\/em><\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Application process<\/strong><\/h1><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Setting yourself up for success starts with the application! Click&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.so\/Setting-yourself-up-for-a-great-start-112f0ff14ac780d58c6ee346f3856bec?pvs=21\">here<\/a>&nbsp;to discover valuable tips that will help you navigate our application process effectively.<\/p><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/li.fi\/\">LI.FI<\/a>&nbsp;is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member&#8217;s unique contributions.<\/p><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including a people operations interview, a take-home assignment, a meet-the-team &amp; founder interview, and a reference check.<\/p><p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For more information,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.so\/Hiring-Process-at-LI-FI-2e3ec55d96114976abc635866ae73ea3?pvs=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit our page<\/a>\u00a0detailing our hiring process!<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.ashbyhq.com\/li.fi\/22902d38-31aa-4527-ac79-f012d1b0fd52\/application\"><strong>APPLY  NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/div><p><\/p>","protected":false},"author":69,"featured_media":6331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[60],"job_listing_category":[54],"job_listing_location":[],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-6738","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-software-development"],"aioseo_notices":[],"metas":{"_job_logo":"","_job_featured_image":"","_job_featured":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_filled":"","_job_expiry_date":"2026-04-23","_job_category":{"54":"Software Development"},"_job_type":{"60":"Full Time"},"_job_application_deadline_date":"","_job_apply_type":"","_job_apply_url":"","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_salary_type":"","_job_salary":"","_job_gender":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_industry":"","_job_qualification":"","_job_career_level":"","_job_experience":"","_job_photos":"","_job_video_url":"","_job_address":"","_job_location":[],"_job_map_location":{"address":"","latitude":"","longitude":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/6738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/69"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6738"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=6738"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=6738"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=6738"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaelhirwa.com\/jobs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=6738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}