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Lead Backend Engineer

2 years

12 - 25 Lacs

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Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 12-25 LPA)

Min Experience: 2 yearsLocation: NCRJobType: full-timeWe are seeking a seasoned Lead Backend Engineer to drive the backend architecture and development for a high-performance crypto exchange platform. This role involves leading backend systems that power wallet services, trade execution, order matching, and real-time transactions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and reliable services that meet both technical and business requirements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead backend development efforts across key platform components such as wallets, matching engine, order management, and transaction processing
  • Architect high-availability, low-latency backend systems using microservices or service-oriented architecture
  • Ensure engineering best practices in code quality, system scalability, observability, performance optimization, and security
  • Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and QA teams to define, build, and deliver RESTful and WebSocket APIs
  • Own the entire service lifecycle, from design to deployment, monitoring, and incident resolution
  • Design data models for core exchange elements such as balances, order books, and transactions with an emphasis on performance and accuracy
  • Implement secure practices for authentication, authorization, and key management, especially in wallet infrastructure
  • Mentor junior developers, conduct technical reviews, and contribute to hiring efforts

Core Requirements

  • 6+ years of backend development experience, including 2+ years in a senior or technical leadership capacity
  • Expertise in one or more of: Node.js, Golang, Rust, or equivalent modern backend languages
  • Deep experience in building real-time transactional systems like trading engines, order books, or payment processors
  • Proficient with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka/RabbitMQ, and designing event-driven systems
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and WebSocket communication
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with blockchain concepts including wallet architecture, smart contracts, and token handling
  • Hands-on experience with secure key management and integration with custody services (e.g., Fireblocks, BitGo)
  • Skilled in working with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in financial systems, high-frequency trading, or exchange platforms
  • Knowledge of cryptographic principles, cold/hot wallet design, and transaction signing
  • Awareness of regulatory and security frameworks (KYC, AML, access control, audit logging)
  • Experience with DevOps practices, Terraform, Helm, or infrastructure-as-code tooling
  • Exposure to third-party integrations such as blockchain explorers, identity management tools, or liquidity providers

Skills

Node.js
  • Golang
  • Java
  • PostgreSQL
  • Redis
  • Kafka
  • WebSockets
  • Microservices
  • Kubernetes
  • Blockchain
  • Security
  • Wallet Infrastructure

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