Backend Engineer

Trojan Trading is at the forefront of crypto trading technology, providing a non-custodial trading and data platform. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to design and maintain robust backend services using TypeScript, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance trading functionality and performance optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using TypeScript (Bun.js framework) to support trading functionality, tools/analytics for traders, third-party integrations, and more
• Work closely with designers, product teams and users to align backend solutions with platform objectives
• Ensure backend systems & database queries deliver top-tier speed for thousands of concurrent users without compromising on reliability
• Uphold best practices by writing well-structured, efficient, and well-documented code
• Identify, debug, and resolve complex technical issues to maintain smooth platform operations

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Node.js/Bun.js and TypeScript with 5+ years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency with building robust and optimized API endpoints
• Experience in building backend systems serving a significant user base concurrently
• Proven ability to work independently while driving projects to completion
• Strong communication skills to work effectively within a cross-functional team
• Experience working within a mid-sized engineer team
• Experience working on backend systems for crypto trading platforms, DeFi applications, or other data-heavy services
• Passion or experience in on-chain trading; being a part-time trader on Solana is a plus
• Strong command of Postgres and/or Clickhouse, including design and optimization for high-performance high-reliability use cases