Backend Engineer, EVM

Trojan Trading

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Backend Engineer, EVM with proven expertise in building scalable, high throughput and low latency microservices-based backends in TypeScript. The ideal candidate is a proactive and autonomous developer who thrives on tackling complex challenges and ideally has experience doing so within the EVM ecosystem or broader blockchain space. As backend developer you’ll operate within a flat team structure and build new innovative features and bring on improvements to current products.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: 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.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with designers, product teams and users to align backend solutions with platform objectives.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure backend systems & database queries deliver top-tier speed for thousands of concurrent users without compromising on reliability.
• Code Quality: Uphold best practices by writing well-structured, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Problem Solving: Identify, debug, and resolve complex technical issues to maintain smooth platform operations.

Requirements

• Technical Expertise:

• 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.

• Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently while driving projects to completion.

• Team Collaboration:

• Strong communication skills to work effectively within a cross-functional team.

• Experience working within a mid-sized engineer team.

• Nice-To-Haves

• 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 onchain is a plus.

• Strong command of Postgres and/or Clickhouse, including design and optimization for high-performance high-reliability use cases.

What We Offer

• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere on your schedule.
• Challenging Projects: Solve complex problems with cutting-edge technology in the trading space.
• Impactful Role: Shape backend systems powering one of the largest trading platforms on the market and shaping the experience of tens of thousands of daily users.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.

Compensation/Culture

• The overall market range for roles at Trojan Trading is typically $150k - $350k annually. This market range is based on total compensation. Trojan Trading has a culture that values meritocracy, personal growth, and an ego-free environment.

Req ID: R21