Folks Finance is seeking a Junior Backend Developer to join our team. As a Junior Backend Developer, you will collaborate closely with our experienced engineers to develop, optimise and maintain the backend infrastructure of our DeFi products. You will gain hands-on experience with Web3 technologies, blockchain integrations and scalable backend systems that power our decentralized applications.
Responsibilities- Develop, test and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Collaborate with frontend developers and blockchain engineers to ensure seamless integration with smart contracts and web applications.
- Work with databases (SQL and GraphQl) to efficiently store and manage data.
- Assist in debugging and resolving backend issues.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in DeFi, blockchain, and backend technologies.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year as a Backend Developer or similar role (can include internships or personal projects).
- TypeScript: Familiar, ideally with experience in Node.js.
- Web3: Basic knowledge of blockchains, DeFi protocols and smart contracts.
- APIs: Experience working with either RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
- DevOps: Basic understanding of modern DevOps practices and tools e.g. Docker, CI/CD pipelines.
- Version Control: Familiar with Git.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work in an agile environment.
- Competitive salary and token options.
- Flexible working hours and options for remote work.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects in the DeFi and blockchain space.