Senior Backend Engineer Job at Blockworks (New York)

Senior Backend Engineer

Blockworks

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

190000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Blockworks is an information platform that sits at the center of the crypto industry. We transform raw, complex data and facts into actionable research, trusted alpha-driven insights, and world-class events. The result is transparency and confidence. We enable investors, operators, and institutions to see past the noise, make better decisions, and drive the industry forward. As a Senior Backend Engineer at Blockworks, you’ll design, build, and maintain the systems that power our products end-to-end. From high-performance APIs to database architecture, you’ll own the backend layer that makes everything else possible. You won’t just be handed requirements, you’ll help define them, scope projects, and make the architectural decisions that shape our technical foundation. Your work will directly impact our research platform (blockworksresearch.com) and our media site (blockworks.co; 1M+ monthly active users).

Job Responsibility:

Design, build, and maintain the systems that power our products end-to-end
Own the backend layer that makes everything else possible
Help define requirements, scope projects, and make architectural decisions
Architect, build, and ship backend systems that can scale to millions of requests/day
Design, implement, and optimize APIs that power our research and media products
Own database design, optimization, and reliability (MySQL/Postgres)
Implement caching and performance strategies with Redis or similar tools
Lead backend feature development from planning to production release
Diagnose and resolve scalability, performance, and reliability issues under real-world load
Raise the bar on testing, monitoring, and observability across the stack
Collaborate with frontend, product, and data teams to ensure seamless integrations

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
At least 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer
Strong focus on backend development and architecture using TypeScript and Node.js
Built fast, reliable API endpoints capable of handling over 1M requests per day
Mature approach to automated testing, monitoring, and observability
Highly proficient in designing and optimizing relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
Knowledge of caching mechanisms like Redis
Skilled at troubleshooting and problem-solving in fast-paced environments
Familiar with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment tools
Collaborate effectively across teams
Strong attention to detail and pride yourself on writing clean, maintainable, and reusable code

Nice to have:

Worked with frameworks like NestJS
Experience with database access layers such as TypeORM
Experience supporting legacy migrations in PHP
Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure
Exposure to ML/AI models
Hands-on experience in the crypto space

What we offer:

Remote-first organization with an office in NYC
100% medical coverage for you
Significant portion of medical, dental, and vision insurance covered for your dependents
Flexible paid time off policy
14 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Hardware stipend
Learning & growth stipend
Career growth and development structure
Global & diverse team

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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