VDEX is a decentralized perpetual exchange built on a Virtual Rollups (zero knowledge state channels) with instant finality and ZeroGas fees. The Protocol is looking for a senior backend engineer to build and scale core backend systems.
Responsibilities
Design and build scalable backend services in Go and TypeScript.
Implement low‑latency, event‑driven systems for real‑time trading workflows.
Own core financial protocol logic: margining, liquidation, funding, pricing, and risk controls.
Integrate off‑chain backend systems with on‑chain components where needed.
Improve reliability, observability, and operational tooling for production services.
Lead system design discussions and mentor engineers.
Requirements
5+ years building scalable distributed systems.
Strong Go skills; experience with TypeScript a plus.
Solid understanding of distributed systems, data consistency, and microservices.
Experience with SQL (Postgres), REST APIs, and event‑driven architectures.
Familiarity with Kafka (or similar), Redis, and cache design patterns.
Knowledge of cryptographic principles and key management.
Comfortable with Docker, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.