Backend Engineer - MetaMask (API Platform)

Our mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making Web3 universally easy to use, access, and build on.

Working with Consensys puts you at the forefront of an evolving paradigm, transforming our society for the better. We fundamentally believe blockchain is the next generation of technology that can lay the foundation for a more just and equitable society. 

Blockchain tech is just over 10 years old. Ethereum itself is still a toddler and we’re far from reaching our full potential. You’ll get to work on the tools, infrastructure, and apps that scale these platforms to billions of users. 

You’ll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas, and frameworks from your peers, and as you work on different projects — challenging you to stay at the top of your game. You’ll join a network of entrepreneurs and technologists that reaches the edge of our ecosystem. Consensys alumni have moved on to become tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and team leads at tech companies. 

About Metamask

MetaMask aims to create a thriving engineering organization that supports the well-being of our engineers while empowering them to do work they are proud of and enjoy. We strive for an environment that gives our people high trust and autonomy, while also facilitating collaboration, communication and camaraderie among teams and teammates. We aspire to build a diverse engineering team, inclusive to people from all backgrounds and demographics. It is also of great importance to us that working at MetaMask is an experience that catalyzes career growth and learning.

About the role

We are looking for backend Node.js developers with production applications experience to work with our API Platform team. This team builds the backend APIs for use across all MetaMask platforms, both directly by MetaMask clients as well as other backend APIs that power the product experiences within MetaMask. API Platform services include a Price API, Token API, Account API, NFT API, and more.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer working on production applications

• Experience with Node.js back-end development (preferably Typescript)

• Experience with, or understanding of: PostgreSQL

• Experience working on agile projects in an Agile environment

• Experience working in CI/CD setup

• Experience working in a distributed, remote team environment.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Writing good technical documentation.

Bonus Points for any of:

• Experience as a Team Lead or Tech Lead or leading features

• Experience working with third party vendors, in particular financial institutions, neobanks, and web3 companies

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or related subject

• Experience in Typescript

• Experience with microservices architectures

• Understanding of blockchain technology, especially Ethereum

• Blockchain / smart contract development: Solidity / Ethereum, Web3.js or Ethers.js library

• General interest in DevOps topics / experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes and deploying cloud infrastructure (AWS / Azure)

• Experience in deploying blockchain infrastructure

• Working knowledge of Observability stacks Prometheus, Grafana

Other skills to demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English

• Teamwork, flexibility, initiative, communication and organization

• Willingness to constantly learn & improve, challenging yourself to stay at the top of your game

Don't meet all the requirements? Don't sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans and as such, if you think you've got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun, remote-friendly, start-up environment—apply anyway, detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role.

It is a requirement of employment in this position that applicants will be required to submit to background checks including but not limited to employment, education and criminal record checks. Further details will be provided to applicants that successfully meet the criteria for the position as determined by the company in its sole discretion. By submitting an application for employment, you are acknowledging and consenting to this requirement.