Role overview
LI.FI 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.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Solana) to join our growing team and play a crucial role in building and maintaining the backend systems that power our platform. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with the Solana ecosystem, strong backend development skills with TypeScript, and a passion for blockchain technology. The position will report to our Backend Lead.
Please note: You must be located in the EMEA region and have a good technical understanding of the Solana ecosystem. Your application will not be considered otherwise.
What you'll work on
- Take a moment to read the job description before applying. We want to make sure this role is the right fit for you, so you don't spend time on an application that isn’t aligned with your experience. If this one doesn't quite match, we encourage you to submit your resume to our talent pool!
- Focus on your application, there's no need to reach out to team members directly. We review all applications thoroughly, so rest assured your submission will be carefully considered! If you have questions about which role might be the best fit for you, feel free to reach out to career@li.finance.
- To apply, please submit your resume detailing your relevant experiences and competencies. We love to see how your work has made a difference—whether it’s improving processes, increasing efficiency, or leading a project to success, so be sure to highlight this in your resume!
What we're looking for
- Node.js running TypeScript code in Docker containers
- MongoDB and Redis for our data
- ethers.js for communication with the EVM blockchains
- Github, Kubernetes, AWS and CloudFlare for our GitOps CD chain