Ballerine is a dynamic startup experiencing excellent momentum in developing an open-source platform for identification and risk management in the financial market. Supported by leading investors like Y Combinator and Team8, we're approaching our Series A funding and seeking a Senior Backend/Full-Stack Developer to join as a "core team" member.

What We Offer:

• Impactful Role: Directly influence the development and scaling of our open-source platform.
• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technologies and high-scale challenges.
• Elite Team: Join a team of top-tier technologists passionate about innovation.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with significant equity options.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable software solutions.

• Collaborate with the CTO to share responsibilities and drive technological innovation.

• Tackle high-scale challenges, including projects involving LLM and AI.

• Mentor and guide engineering team members, fostering professional growth.

• Lead client projects, impacting real-world applications.

• Influence the company's technological strategy and direction.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to our products.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years in software engineering with a focus on backend development.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Technology Stack Knowledge: Familiarity with PostgreSQL, AWS, Redis, Kubernetes (K8s), Prometheus, Grafana, and microservices architecture.
• Skills: Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, cloud infrastructure, and database design.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Bonus: Experience with open-source projects and contributions.