Senior Backend Developer Node.js 100% Remote Anywhere in the World

The Original Bitcoin Exchange

Inspired by Bitcoin's vision of financial freedom, we are committed to empowering individuals to transact and connect seamlessly across the globe. From the early days of the Bitcoin revolution, our mission has been to champion freedom through innovative, reliable, and accessible technology—ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has the tools to participate in a truly open and borderless world.

We’re Looking for: Senior Backend Developer

The Role

As a senior Backend Developer, you will be a part of the team that works on the development of the backend components of all Bitfinex Services (main trading application, Lightning Network support, Blockchain integrations, ….). This includes:

• New Products and Features – Bitfinex continuously strives to create innovative new features in order to provide the most professional trading experience for customers. These are developed and deployed using agile methodologies, to ensure the user experience remains the best in the industry.
• Scalability – all backend services that power Bitfinex platform must remain effortlessly smooth, responsive, and real-time for customers as the platform continues to scale to accommodate new user growth. A good example are the renown Bitfinex API, the most solid, low-latency and complete in our industry.
• Security – Bitfinex makes Security its most important feature. The Backend Development team is responsible for building all the API services and backend processes with the highest security principles and standard, in order to protect the safety of the entire user base.

What You Bring to the Table

• Exceptional Node/JavaScript skills
• Familiar with microservices architecture
• Have actively participated in the development of a complex platform
• Good experience in interacting with databases (MySQL, MongoDB)
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Good understanding of security practices

Other Valuable Skills

• Experience with blockchain integration
• Comfortable with high-availability concepts
• Ruby, Rust or C++ skills are a plus
• Other technologies of interest: Message queues (Redis), Caches and Job Queues

What We Offer

• Flexible Work & Remote-Friendly Culture
• Mentorship & Growth
• Competitive Pay
• Career Development Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Learning & Knowledge Sharing
• Team-Building Activities
• Social activities (online & in-person)
• A collaborative environment where your creativity will have a direct impact on the brand’s narrative

Equal Opportunity Statement: At Bitfinex, we're committed to equitable opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. This commitment applies across all stages of recruitment and contractual relationships.