\nCompany Background:\n\nThe Giving Block, a Shift4 company, is the platform helping nonprofits fundraise more effectively from modern philanthropists. Pioneers of the “Crypto Philanthropy” movement, The Giving Block developed the leading solutions for cryptocurrency donations, taking crypto and NFT donations mainstream in the nonprofit sector. The Giving Block’s team then developed a stock giving experience built to empower even more donors to give non-cash assets. When combined, The Giving Block’s product suite empowers more donors than ever to give assets to their favorite causes. Today, thousands of nonprofits are using The Giving Block to fundraise from modern philanthropists. Learn more about The Giving Block here.\n\nShift4 Payments (NYSE: FOUR) is a leading provider of integrated payment processing and technology solutions, delivering a complete omnichannel ecosystem that extends beyond payments to include a wide range of value-added services. The company’s technologies help power over 350 software providers in numerous industries, including hospitality, retail, F&B, e-commerce, lodging, gaming, nonprofits, and many more. With over 7,000 sales partners, the company securely processed more than 3.5 billion transactions annually for over 200,000 businesses in 2019. For more information, visit shift4.com. \n\nShift4’s entry into the nonprofit market began when our CEO raised $243 million for St. Jude as part of his trip to space. Soon after, we acquired The Giving Block, the leader in Crypto Philanthropy. Now we’re expanding to formally offer a full range of payment processing products and services to the nonprofit industry.\n\nSummary:\n\nWe are looking for talented Backed End developer to join our engineering team. You will be working in one of our international Scrum teams in a fast-paced “startup like” environment, participating in development of Core services, working on new features and integrations, taking part in all Scrum team activities, you will be not only doing hands on development and also making technical decisions and designing technical solutions. We need someone who is smart and proactive in taking ownership and seeing problems through to resolution, responsible and self-managed, but at the same time a good team player.\n\nJob Responsibilities:\n\n\nWork with founders and senior leadership to bring ideas to life\n\nContinue developing the core product and infrastructure\n\nExample projects: \n\n\n\nCreating internal and external dashboards\n\nClient self-service portal\n\nDonation widget and fundraising platform updates\n\nPartner integrations\n\nDesigning, building and maintaining end-to-end backend services using TypeScript, Node.js and our company's framework.\n\nWriting well-structured, maintainable, and efficient code along with unit tests.\n\nIntegrations with third-party APIs, development of our public API.\n\nResearch and analyze epic tasks and collaborate with the product team.\n\n\n\nEnsure security and quality of backend services as we deal with our client's money.\n\nProvide production support, troubleshooting and bug fixing.\n\nStorage layer: design DB schema, SQL query writing, query performance analysis.\n\nWork in Agile team using Scrum methodology, participate in all sprint activities, grooming sprint backlog, estimation of sprint tasks, creation of technical solutions etc.\n\nCollaborate with the development team, QAs and product team on system improvements and selection of tools and technologies, code review.\n\nAssist the team in creating and maintaining tech documentation.\n\n\n\n\nCompetencies:\n\n\n4+ years of experience as a back-end developer with at least 2-3 recent years of experience with NodeJS\n\nExperience with TypeScript\n\nYou are skilled in SQL databases, OOP, SOLID, system design, design patterns and GRASP\n\nA thorough understanding of writing secure code and an awareness of common security vulnerabilities in web applications\n\nStrong communication skills in English \n\nReact JS\n\nGood understanding about React JS app architecture\n\nRest API\n\nDeep understanding of JavaScript \n\nWeb security\n\nCSS-in-JS\n\nTypeScript\n\nExperience with React JavaScript framework a plus \n\n\n\n\nQualifications:\n\n\nKnowledge of PostgreSQL, cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud), message queue (RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, Kafka), Docker\n\nYou have designed and developed web services or/and done integrations with third party APIs\n\nExperience in production support (troubleshooting, bug fixing)\n\nInterest in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and/or non-profits\n\nAnalytical and problem solving skills\n\nGood understanding of  Web Security Vulnerabilities and best practices\n\nExperience with agile product development\n\nExperience with Jira software (or similar platforms) a plus \n\nSelf-starter with an ability to learn new concepts quickly\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThis is a fully remote position, candidates from European time zones are highly welcome.\n\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Crypto, NFT, React, JavaScript, Cloud, Senior, Sales and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n $55,000 — $110,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nLondon, England, United Kingdom

\n\nAt ChromaWay, we are the creators of relational blockchain, a class of blockchain platforms that combine the power and flexibility of mature relational database systems with the secure collaboration and disruptive potential of blockchain. \nOne of ChromaWays biggest gaming projects, My Neighbor Alice, are now on the lookout for a new Senior Unity Developer. Is it you that we are looking for?\nAbout My Neighbor Alice\nMy Neighbor Alice is an innovative multiplayer blockchain game combining virtual worlds, NFTs, and social interactions. While owning and trading unique in-game assets, players build and explore a vibrant, open-world cooperative environment. Our team is committed to unlocking a new era of gaming in which game mechanics enable users to realize their full creative and financial potential.\nWe foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation at My Neighbor Alice, providing an unparalleled platform for bringing your ideas to life in a diverse and passionate team.\nJoin the next-generation gaming revolution by working with us to reshape the gaming landscape. We will team up to create an unforgettable experience for millions of players worldwide. Begin this exciting journey with us and explore the Lummelunda archipelago in My Neighbor Alice.\nAbout the Challenge\nJoin My Neighbor Alice as a Senior Backend Developer and play a pivotal role in advancing our revolutionary vision in the gaming industry. We are on a quest to craft the first fully decentralized massively multiplayer online game, and your expertise is key to realizing this ambition. This role is tailored for professionals who are passionate about backend development and eager to delve into the dynamic world of blockchain and Web3 technologies. In this role you will be able to apply your existing expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres, and you will also gain significant experience with Chromia and Ethereum. Therefore, it is crucial that you are very motivated to learn new technologies and coding patterns.\nResponsibilities\n\n* \nDevelop and maintain the backend infrastructure for our game’s web dashboard and marketplace.\n\n* \nWork extensively with Postgres and Node.js using TypeScript to ensure robust and scalable backend solutions.\n\n* \nIntegrate backend systems with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) smart contracts and Chromia decentralized applications (dApps), ensuring seamless functionality and user experience.\n\n* \nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features, while optimizing existing ones for better performance and reliability.\n\n* \nActively participate in code reviews, maintaining high standards for code quality and system security.\n\n* \nStay abreast of the latest trends in blockchain technology and Web3 developments, applying this knowledge to improve our backend systems.\n\n\n\nRequirements\n\n* \nAt least 5 years of professional experience in backend development, with a proven track record of successfully delivered projects.\n\n* \nDemonstrable experience in advanced backend development concepts, including but not limited to database design, API design, scalability, and security best practices.\n\n* \nExperience in leading or mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and contributing to the development of best practices within a team.\n\n* \nDemonstrated ability in managing complex projects, meeting deadlines, and effectively collaborating in a team environment.\n\n* \nExcellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and innovate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\n\n* \nFamiliarity with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and experience working with EVM-compatible blockchains.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage all interested candidates to apply, whether or not they meet all the listed requirements. Diverse perspectives and experiences are essential to our success and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.\nWhat do we offer?\nAt ChromaWay, we believe in creating a workplace that not only fosters professional growth but also makes work an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. We offer more than just a job; we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your work is meaningful. Also, did we mention it's fully remote? If you're ready to be part of a team that combines work, fun colleagues, and a fast-paced atmosphere, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Your future career awaits at ChromaWay!\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Web3, Ethereum, Typescript, API, Senior and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $110,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nWorldwide

\n\nABOUT US:\n\nBraintrust is a user-owned talent network that connects top-tier professionals with the world's leading enterprises. We prioritize transparency, eliminating middlemen and high markups, ensuring job-seekers are matched swiftly to innovative roles while clients benefit from unparalleled efficiency and quality.\n\nABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS:\n\nThe hiring process for this role involves completing your Braintrust profile, applying directly to the role on Braintrust, and undergoing a one-time screening to ensure you meet our vetted talent specifications. After this, the hiring team will contact you directly if they believe you are a suitable match.\n\nOur process isn't for everyone, that's intentional. If you believe that you are a top candidate for this job, please join our network to give yourself the opportunity to work with top companies.\n\n \n\n\n* \nJOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)\n\n* \nLOCATION: Remote - Europe - CET/WAT | Partial overlap\n\n* \nHOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $30 – $100/hr\n\n* \nESTIMATED DURATION: 40h/week - Short term\n\n* \nEXPERIENCE: 5-10 years\n\nBRAINTRUST JOB ID: 9729\n\n\n\n\n \n\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Do:\n\n\n* \n\nDesign and implement Node.js APIs handling over 1,800 requests / second at peak.\n\n\n* \n\nBuild highly scalable RESTful web services using Node.JS / Express framework\n\n\n* \n\nBuild various API's in Node utilizing the AWS services; DynamodB, Security Token Service, EC2 - from an existing Serverless Framework\n\n\n* \n\nWork closely with our product, design, marketing, server side, network and machine learning teams to optimize the singing experience on a weekly basis\n\nWhat You'll Need (The Fundamentals):\n\n\n* \n\n5+ years of development experience working with the modern frontend and the backend frameworks.\n\n\n* \n\nExpert in AWS and Serverless Architecture, experience in AWS stack (AWS Beanstalk, EC2, ELB, Lambda, Route53, VPC, Cloud front) and security practices (IAM, AWS Users and Roles, Tokins)\n\n\n* \n\nExtensively worked in Typescript \n\n\n* \n\nExperience with AWS Console, and configuring infrastructure: VPC, Subnets, EC2, AWS Batch, Cloudefront, Route53\n\n\n* \n\nExperience with AWS specific technologies: API Gateway, Lambda functions, S3, DynamoDb, RDS, Timestream, Secrets Manager, Cloudwatch, CloudTrail, Cloudformation, and more\n\n\n* \n\nFamiliarity with yaml pipelines & CI\CD, Jira, Github\n\n\n* \n\nExtensively worked with the frameworks like JQuery, Dojo, AngularJS, Angular 2.0 / 4.0 and React\n\n\n* \n\nBuilding highly scalable web services using Node.js and Java and Implemented Spring MVC, which includes writing controller classes for handling requests, processing form submissions and performed validations using Commons validator.\n\n\n* \n\nDeveloping micro services using Node.js / Java and used AWS Lambda functions to build Services.\n\n\n* \n\nWorked with Node.js Web frameworks like: Meteor, Express and Kraken.JS.\n\n\n* \n\nWorked with JavaScript testing frameworks like Jasmine, Quit, Mocha and Chai\n\n\n* \n\nWorked with various Databases like: MongoDB, SQL Server, Postgres, Dynamo DB\n\n\n* \n\nGood knowledge in various design patterns such as MVC, MVVM and Flux\n\n\n* \n\nWorked with the following build tools like Web pack, gulp and grunt\n\n\n* \n\nExperience Deploying the application to production, monitoring and troubleshooting the application in the production\n\n\n* \n\nUsed Docker containers for deploying the application and Mesos for maintaining the clusters. Developing scripts for build, deployment, maintenance and related tasks using Jenkins, Docker, Maven, Python and Bash\n\n\n* \n\nProficient in Java / J2EE Design Patterns including singleton, command, object pool, session facade, Model View Controller (MVC), Data Access Object (DAO).\n\n\n* \n\nWell versed with core Java concepts like collections, multithreading, serialization, Java beans.\n\n\n* \n\nHaving exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Neo4j, Elastic Search.\n\n\n* \n\nExperience in Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) is a plus\n\n\n* \n\nExperience extracting data from the Unity platform a plus\n\n\n* \n\nExperience collaborating on projects and working efficiently as part of a team.\n\n\n* \n\nLove of owning a problem end-to-end.\n\n\n\n\n\nNice-To-Haves (the Unicorn list):\n\n\n* \n\nNo ego.\n\n\n* \n\nA Desire to be a Pioneer in Mobile 5G ie. you like to solve really hard problems (or problems that haven't existed yet)\n\n\n* \n\nA love of surrealist, absurdist comedy. I mean, 'No-one expects the Spanish Inquisition?', Am I right?\n\n\n* \n\nA strong passion for 'Social Contagion' Theory, and the desire to create a pro-social, pro-co-operative world.\n\n\n* \n\nPlay an instrument or love all things audio.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you’ll be working on\n\n\n\nROLE: Senior Backend Engineer with Serverless Framework experience for Pioneering 5G Music Infrastructure Project (REMOTE)\nCONTRACT TYPE: Initial 1-3 month contract (potential temp-to-permanent)\nLOCATION: REMOTE \nSTART DATE: December 2023/January 2024\n\nBackground\n\n‘Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.’ (Back to the Future)\n\nOpen Sesame's engineering team is seeking experienced senior Back End Engineer who is a pioneer; people who like doing things that haven't been done before and have a love for irreverent comedy (like Monty Python).\n\nThis role is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to join a rockstar team building a world-first B2B 5G audio infrastructure project, used by applications developers globally, with well-known global mobile operators, for millions of phones, to foster a pro-social, pro-cooperative communal experience for the entire world. No pressure.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\n\n\n* \n\nDesign and implement Node.js APIs handling over 1,800 requests / second at peak.\n\n\n* \n\nBuild highly scalable RESTful web services using Node.JS / Express framework\n\n\n* \n\nBuild various API's in Node utilizing the AWS services; DynamodB, Security Token Service, EC2 - from an existing Serverless Framework\n\n\n* \n\nWork closely with our product, design, marketing, server side, network and machine learning teams to optimize the singing experience on a weekly basis\n\nWhat You'll Need (The Fundamentals):\n\n\n* \n\n5+ years of development experience working with the modern frontend and the backend frameworks.\n\n\n* \n\nExpert in AWS and Serverless Architecture, experience in AWS stack (AWS Beanstalk, EC2, ELB, Lambda, Route53, VPC, Cloud front) and security practices (IAM, AWS Users and Roles, Tokins)\n\n\n* \n\nExtensively worked in Typescript \n\n\n* \n\nExperience with AWS Console, and configuring infrastructure: VPC, Subnets, EC2, AWS Batch, Cloudefront, Route53\n\n\n* \n\nExperience with AWS specific technologies: API Gateway, Lambda functions, S3, DynamoDb, RDS, Timestream, Secrets Manager, Cloudwatch, CloudTrail, Cloudformation, and more\n\n\n* \n\nFamiliarity with yaml pipelines & CI\CD, Jira, Github\n\n\n* \n\nExtensively worked with the frameworks like JQuery, Dojo, AngularJS, Angular 2.0 / 4.0 and React\n\n\n* \n\nBuilding highly scalable web services using Node.js and Java and Implemented Spring MVC, which includes writing controller classes for handling requests, processing form submissions and performed validations using Commons validator.\n\n\n* \n\nDeveloping micro services using Node.js / Java and used AWS Lambda functions to build Services.\n\n\n* \n\nWorked with Node.js Web frameworks like: Meteor, Express and Kraken.JS.\n\n\n* \n\nWorked with JavaScript testing frameworks like Jasmine, Quit, Mocha and Chai\n\n\n* \n\nWorked with various Databases like: MongoDB, SQL Server, Postgres, Dynamo DB\n\n\n* \n\nGood knowledge in various design patterns such as MVC, MVVM and Flux\n\n\n* \n\nWorked with the following build tools like Web pack, gulp and grunt\n\n\n* \n\nExperience Deploying the application to production, monitoring and troubleshooting the application in the production\n\n\n* \n\nUsed Docker containers for deploying the application and Mesos for maintaining the clusters. Developing scripts for build, deployment, maintenance and related tasks using Jenkins, Docker, Maven, Python and Bash\n\n\n* \n\nProficient in Java / J2EE Design Patterns including singleton, command, object pool, session facade, Model View Controller (MVC), Data Access Object (DAO).\n\n\n* \n\nWell versed with core Java concepts like collections, multithreading, serialization, Java beans.\n\n\n* \n\nHaving exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Neo4j, Elastic Search.\n\n\n* \n\nExperience in Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) is a plus\n\n\n* \n\nExperience extracting data from the Unity platform a plus\n\n\n* \n\nExperience collaborating on projects and working efficiently as part of a team.\n\n\n* \n\nLove of owning a problem end-to-end.\n\n\n\n\n\nNice-To-Haves (the Unicorn list):\n\n\n* \n\nNo ego.\n\n\n* \n\nA Desire to be a Pioneer in Mobile 5G ie. you like to solve really hard problems (or problems that haven't existed yet)\n\n\n* \n\nA love of surrealist, absurdist comedy. I mean, 'No-one expects the Spanish Inquisition?', Am I right?\n\n\n* \n\nA strong passion for 'Social Contagion' Theory, and the desire to create a pro-social, pro-co-operative world.\n\n\n* \n\nPlay an instrument or love all things audio.\n\n\n* \n\nLives in NRW Germany region - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Rhine-Westphalia\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Open Sesame\nOpen Sesame Media is a B2B Communications PaaS venture providing low latency synchronized audio over 5G to application developers via its patented SyncStageTM platform. In short, we 'sync' a group of devices at extremely low latency (8 times faster than Google Meet, 5 times faster than Discord) to enable instant 'real time' grouped synchronized digital audio experiences. We just completed the world's-first music collaboration showcasing 3 guitarists performing together on SyncStage between 3 telecom networks and 3 countries. The guitarists performed remotely between NYC (Verizon), London (Vodafone), & Toronto (Rogers Communications).\n\nWe are working with and have tested SyncStage on major telecoms across the globe to bring our technology to market (including Verizon, Rogers, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, KDDI, Softbank, SK Telecom, and Singtel).\n\nWe are based in Los Angeles, CA, with an office in Cologne Germany.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply Now!\n\nNotes:\n\nOur employers all have varying legal and geographic requirements for their roles, they trust Braintrust to find them the talent that meet their unique specifications. For that reason, this role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.\n\nBraintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Python, Consulting, Docker, Testing, JavaScript, Java, Serverless, Cloud, NoSQL, Typescript, Angular, Node, API, Mobile, Senior, Legal, Engineer and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n $55,000 — $110,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nEurope 1

\n\nVALR Company Information\n\nVALR has built the largest cryptocurrency platform headquartered in Africa, serving over 300,000 customers. We are proud to offer a suite of products that are helping increase economic freedom and build a financial system that recognizes the oneness of humankind.\n\nThere are a few things we look for across all hires we make at VALR, regardless of role or team. First, we look for signals that a candidate will thrive in a culture where we: \n\n\n* Default to a high degree of autonomy and ownership combined with positive energy and truth-seeking\n\n* Embrace feedback \n\n* Disrupt ourselves\n\n* Expect sustained high performance \n\n\n\n\nSecond, we seek people with the desire and capacity to build and share expertise in the frontier technologies of crypto and blockchain, in whatever way is most relevant to their role.\n\nOur first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone, which we’re working to achieve with our suite of products that serve South Africans and eventually customers globally.\n\nWith the above in mind and our goals of disrupting the financial system and serving humanity, we require unique, dedicated, and incredibly talented people to join the VALR family.\n\n\n\n\nSenior Engineer - TypeScript/Node.js\n\nVALR is looking for experienced backend developers with a focus on blockchain and/or security, to join our Engineering Team to help us continue to deliver the best trading experience possible for our customers.\n\n\n\nWhat would you be doing?\n\n\n* Implementing new features to extend our blockchain integrations\n\n* Keeping up with the latest crypto and blockchain research\n\n* Understanding and applying security tools and techniques\n\n* Writing easy to read, maintainable code\n\n* Going above and beyond when the need arises\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the requirements? \n\n\n* 6+ years of experience working in production environments\n\n* Extensive knowledge of Node.js, JavaScript and/or TypeScript\n\n* Designing and developing integrations into databases\n\n* Creating backend REST & Websockets APIs\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCore strengths\n\n\n* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal\n\n* Ability to operate independently in a demanding and dynamic environment\n\n* Strong sense of ownership\n\n* Driven by a passion to learn constantly\n\n* Critical thinker not afraid to make quick decisions and follow-through\n\n* Ability to move quickly and adapt to a changing environment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAny nice to haves?\n\n\n* Prior experience in a SecOps (or similar) role\n\n* Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and/or Amazon Web Services\n\n* Passion for cryptocurrencies, blockchains, and alternative financial systems\n\n* Experience working remotely in an early-stage startup environment\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you can expect from VALR\n\n\n* Competitive salary: Get paid well to work in an exciting industry\n\n* Leave: Flexible leave policy with 3 weeks minimum\n\n* Remote work: Work from wherever you like - Employees to ensure that there is secure, stable internet connectivity in order to effectively work remotely\n\n* Home office setup: Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to buy all the extras needed to work happily from home - all of it yours to keep after 3 years\n\n* Learning fund: R10,000 per employee per year for anything that helps you upskill for work, in addition to scheduled VALR training\n\n* Performance bonus: When you contribute to VALR’s success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses\n\n* 3 months maternity and 1-month paternity paid leave\n\n* Regular get-togethers outside of work (COVID permitting)\n\n* Annual company retreats (COVID permitting)\n\n\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Amazon, Crypto, JavaScript, Cloud, Typescript, Senior, Engineer and Backend jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $110,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nSouth Africa - Remote OK

\n\nAbout Pagoda\n\nPagoda is shepherding a future where NEAR becomes the blockchain operating system. We believe that re-inventing how software is made and distributed is our greatest opportunity to open economic access to those who are not fully integrated into the global economy. Our products empower people to find opportunity, invent new experiences, and collaborate. Let's build an Open Web world. A world where people control their assets, data, and power of governance.\n\nWe encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Pagoda is committed to creating an inclusive culture, and we celebrate diversity of all kinds.\n\nAbout The Role:\n\nPagoda is shepherding a future where NEAR becomes the blockchain operating system. We believe that re-inventing how software is made and distributed is our greatest opportunity to open economic access to those who are not fully integrated into the global economy. Our products empower people to find opportunity, invent new experiences, and collaborate. Let's build an Open Web world. A world where people control their assets, data, and power of governance.\n\nPagoda’s growing security team is looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer/Architect to join our team and help protect our social media platform built on top of a blockchain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security technology and a deep understanding of the unique challenges of building and maintaining secure systems.\n\nAs a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will be hands-on and have a wide-ranging impact for the security at Pagoda. You will be working closely with Pagoda’s engineering development teams and product managers to ensure our products are secure. \n\nYou will be working with an agile team in a growing startup environment, heavy on SaaS platforms with decentralized as opposed to consolidated network infrastructure.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\n\n\n* Consult with developers to ensure the security of the platform and its components, and identify solutions or approaches to ensure that the software is being developed and deployed securely.\n\n* Implement security technology to protect Pagoda against cyber threats\n\n* Assess and manage cyber security risk for the platform and its users\n\n* Ensure the secure design and development of the platform's components, which can be forked and modified by users to extend the platform's capabilities and customization\n\n* Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and best practices to continuously improve the platform's security\n\n* Experience or understanding of the operation of software such as smart contracts on virtual machines such as WASMER is a plus\n\n* Familiarity with SAST tools\n\n* Enabling a “shift security left" approach to the software development lifecycle.\n\n* Work closely with the Vulnerability Management team and the Director of Security Operations to ensure that identified vulnerabilities are addressed in a timely manner and that operational and development teams have the right process in place to do so.\n\n\n\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\n\n* Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related field.\n\n* Strong background in security technology, including experience with blockchain security\n\n* Experience with application security and risk management, including full dev stack security and the security of deployed applications, cloud systems, and infrastructure as code\n\n* Proven experience building an Application Security program from the ground up\n\n* Strong knowledge of secure coding practices and development methodologies\n\n* Experience with security testing and vulnerability management\n\n* Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with a cross-functional team\n\n* A deep understanding of the unique challenges of building and maintaining secure systems, including the ability to think creatively to solve problems and identify potential threats\n\n* Experience with Rust, JavaScript, and Node.js is a plus\n\n\n\n\nWe'd Love If You Have:\n\n\n* A passion for security and Web3\n\n* Experience in a start-up environment\n\n* CISSP, CISM, CISA or other relevant certifications are a plus\n\n\n\n\nHere’s What Our Interview Process Looks Like:\n\nDepending on calendar availability, from the first stage to the final stage, we do our best to keep the entire process to under three weeks. Our interviews take place via Zoom and typically consists of the following stages:\n\n\n* Internal Recruiter Call (30 to 45 minutes)\n\n* Meet with the Hiring Manager (30-60 minutes)\n\n* Technical Interviews & Presentation (3 x 60 minutes)\n\n* Pagoda Values Interview (30 to 45 minutes)\n\n\n\n\nPlease let us know if you require any special requirements for your interview and we’ll do our best to accommodate.\n\nIdeal Location For This Role\n\nThis is a fully remote role, so that your timezone matches or overlaps with our leadership for this role, you’ll ideally be located in United States.\n\nBenefits & Perks\n\n\n* Flexible Annual Leave / PTO with an encouraged 20 day per year minimum\n\n* Paid Holiday Week: the last week of the year\n\n* Paid Wellness Week: the first week of July\n\n* $2,000 Yearly Continued Education Reimbursement\n\n* $2,000 Home Office Setup Reimbursement\n\n* Co-working Space Reimbursement\n\n* Company Retreats (2022 was in Lisbon!) & Team Offsites\n\n* Mental Health Support and access to licensed therapists through Spill, 100% paid by Pagoda \n\n\n\n\n**Temporary short term contractors do not receive the above benefits\n\nOur Values At Pagoda\n\nInnovate and deliver—so our customers can build. We deliver new solutions for real, often urgent, customer needs. Practical over hype. We uphold our standards of excellence while balancing velocity and pragmatism.\n\nFocus precious time and energy on what matters. We are intentional about where we aim our resources. We channel our talents to focus on the critical missions in order to make an outsized impact. \n\nFavor ownership, agency and action. Everyone is an owner. As individuals, we are responsible and accountable for our work. We empower builders to make decisions and innovate without the burden of unnecessary roadblocks or complexity. \n\nWork as a team of empathetic humans. We practice mutual respect, open communication, humility and collaboration. We are kind and empathetic. We are welcoming towards diversity in all forms, including differences of perspective.\n\nNever break trust. Integrity is rare—and valuable—in this space. Reputation is hard to build and easy to break.\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, SaaS, Testing, Cloud, Senior and Engineer jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $105,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nRemote - US

\nThe Cardano Foundation is the independent, non-profit organization responsible for stewarding the advancement of the public, permissionless blockchain platform Cardano. Our mission is to establish the Cardano blockchain as the future financial and social system of the world for generations to come, driving adoption and facilitating development of the protocol. We aim to de-risk decentralization for regulators and organizations, while also giving the Cardano community the necessary tools and support to leverage the Cardano protocol to solve real world problems.\nBased in Switzerland, the Foundation works to facilitate the use of Cardano in mission critical applications across a wide range of industries and markets, anchoring use cases in the off-line world and encouraging active on-chain participation and governance.\nThe Cardano Foundation is looking for an experienced Senior Web Developer who will be responsible for the development and maintenance of Cardano Foundations web assets. You will work alongside marketing and creative experts, engineering teams, and agencies. You will design processes, evaluate technologies and frameworks and develop responsive web interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences to our multi-persona user base. We offer a highly-rewarding remote working environment, a motivated and purpose-driven team and excellent development opportunities. \n\n* \nDesign, build and maintain websites, landing pages and web applications across different platforms and channels.\n\n* \nMaintain quality and ensure responsiveness of various web assets for mobile and desktop.\n\n* \nCollaborate with the marketing team to launch/publish new features.\n\n* \nWork with the Community Team, ensuring broad participation from the Cardano community in shaping Cardano’s online content.\n\n* \nWork with graphic designers to convert design mockups into front end code.\n\n* \nMaintain security and data protection measures for all web assets\n\n* \nManage / Maintain SEO and  online marketing metrics.\n\n\n\n\n* \nProven experience of contributing to web design and improvement for new and existing projects.\n\n* \nA minimum of 5 years hands-on front end development experience building functional, responsive web applications.\n\n* \nDeep knowledge of JavaScript including GatsbyJS, React, Node.js or similar frameworks, HTML and CSS.\n\n* \nKnowledge of agile management of frequent, iterative releases leveraging CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, etc.).\n\n* \nGood command of English (both written and spoken).\n\n* \nCollaborative self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.\n\n* \nTeam player with a track record of working effectively with international teams and different stakeholders\n\n* \nYou have strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.\n\n* \nYou are focused on achieving goals in a fast-paced environment.\n\n* \nAbility to work autonomously with minimal supervision.\n\n* \nAbility to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.\n\n* \nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.\n\n* \nAbility to understand user requirements and develop solutions.\n\n\n\n\n* \nAn understanding of blockchain technology, Proof of Stake, wallets and key management.\n\n* \nExperience with web3 libraries and dApp development.\n\n* \nExperience with JavaScript data visualisation libraries such as d3js\n\n\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Web3, JavaScript, HTML, SEO, Mobile, Senior and Marketing jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $102,500/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nRemote (Europe)

\n\nABOUT US:\n\nBraintrust is a user-owned talent network that connects you with great jobs with no fees or membership costs—so you keep 100% of what you earn. \n\n \n\nABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS:\n\nWhen you join Braintrust, you will be invited to a screening process for Braintrust to learn more about your previous work experiences. Once completed, you will have access to the employer for this role and other top companies that seek high-quality talent. Apply to this job to kick off the process. \n\n\n* \nJOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)\n\n* \nLOCATION: Remote - Work from anywhere (TimeZone: AZT/SAMT | Partial overlap)\n\n* \nHOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $25 – $35/hr\n\n* \nESTIMATED DURATION: 40h/week - Long term\n \n\n\n\n\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\nRequirements\n\n\n\n• 5+ years of experience with Node.js or Python \n\n• Strong skills with PostgreSQL database\n\n• Experience in developing REST API services \n\n• Experience in developing supporting micro-services and API \n\n• Familiarity with AWS services \n\n• Familiarity with Bitbucket and setting up CI/CD pipelines \n\n• Experience with performance testing and tuning distributed applications\n\n• Experience in unit tests, integrations and load tests \n\n• Habits of writing reusable, testable, and efficient code\n\n \n\nNice to have\n\n \n\n○ Experience in developing trading systems that processes high volumes of transactions\n\n○ Developed and implemented efficient consensus protocols, as well as designed and built decentralized applications and smart contracts \n\n\n\n \nWhat you’ll be working on\n\n\n\nAbout the Project\n\n \n\nDesign, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend architecture for both mobile and web applications, ensuring seamless integration with third-party APIs, and delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure solutions that support the company's business objectives \n\n \n\nFirst Deliverables:\n\n \n\n○ 1 Implement a storage solution for user-generated content \n\n○ 2 Integrate third-party APIs \n\n○ 3 Design and implement backend architecture\n\n\n\nApply Now!\n\nBraintrust Job ID: 6552\n\n \n\nC2C Candidates: This role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.\n\nBraintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Python, Testing, API, Mobile, Senior, Engineer, Backend and Digital Nomad jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $110,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nEurope 2

\n\nABOUT US:\n\nBraintrust is a user-owned talent network that connects you with great jobs with no fees or membership costs—so you keep 100% of what you earn. \n\n \n\nABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS:\n\nWhen you join Braintrust, you will be invited to a screening process for Braintrust to learn more about your previous work experiences. Once completed, you will have access to the employer for this role and other top companies that seek high-quality talent. Apply to this job to kick off the process. \n\n\n* \nJOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)\n\n* \nLOCATION: Remote - Work from anywhere (TimeZone: AZT/SAMT | Partial overlap)\n\n* \nHOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $25 – $35/hr\n\n* \nESTIMATED DURATION: 40h/week - Long term\n \n\n\n\n\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\nRequirements\n\n\n\n• 5+ years of experience with Node.js or Python \n\n• Strong skills with PostgreSQL database\n\n• Experience in developing REST API services \n\n• Experience in developing supporting micro-services and API \n\n• Familiarity with AWS services \n\n• Familiarity with Bitbucket and setting up CI/CD pipelines \n\n• Experience with performance testing and tuning distributed applications\n\n• Experience in unit tests, integrations and load tests \n\n• Habits of writing reusable, testable, and efficient code\n\n \n\nNice to have\n\n \n\n○ Experience in developing trading systems that processes high volumes of transactions\n\n○ Developed and implemented efficient consensus protocols, as well as designed and built decentralized applications and smart contracts \n\n\n\n \nWhat you’ll be working on\n\n\n\nAbout the Project\n\n \n\nDesign, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend architecture for both mobile and web applications, ensuring seamless integration with third-party APIs, and delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure solutions that support the company's business objectives \n\n \n\nFirst Deliverables:\n\n \n\n○ 1 Implement a storage solution for user-generated content \n\n○ 2 Integrate third-party APIs \n\n○ 3 Design and implement backend architecture\n\n\n\nApply Now!\n\nBraintrust Job ID: 6552\n\n \n\nC2C Candidates: This role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.\n\nBraintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.\n\n \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Python, Testing, API, Mobile, Senior, Engineer, Backend and Digital Nomad jobs that are similar:\n\n $60,000 — $110,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nEurope 1