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Gnosis · 1 month ago

Technical Lead

United States

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

Gnosis is a company that provides API and card-program infrastructure for stablecoin-powered payment solutions. They are seeking a seasoned Tech Lead to drive the technical direction and execution for core services within Gnosis Pay, focusing on building infrastructure that bridges traditional financial systems and crypto.

BlockchainEthereumFinTechPrediction MarketsWeb3

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Language-agnostic and good managing roadmaps in a dynamic environment with shifting requirements

Architectural Oversight: Contribute to the definition and improvement of our system architecture, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and security across the critical components of the payment lifecycle

Domain Expertise: Apply and champion Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to effectively model complex financial and blockchain-related business domains, such as transaction authorization and settlement

Drive backend performance by identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing database queries and schema design for speed and scalability, handling the high volume associated with a global payment network

Code Quality & Standards: Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code, adhering strictly to best practices and coding standards. Lead and actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain excellence

API Development & Documentation: Develop and maintain secure, reliable RESTful APIs and integration points that interface with our frontend and third-party partners (e.g., Visa network processing)

Mentorship & Growth: Mentor and coach engineers on best practices in Go, DDD, and scalable system design, fostering a culture of technical rigor and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other engineers to deeply understand requirements for new payment features, security enhancements, and regulatory compliance, translating them into technical specifications

Incident Response: Take ownership of complex production issues, troubleshoot, and implement effective and efficient resolutions for core payment services

Qualification

GoTypeScriptDomain-Driven DesignBackend Performance OptimizationAPI DevelopmentIncident ResponseWeb3/Blockchain KnowledgeTechnical LeadershipMentorshipCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Backend Engineer, specifically developing and deploying high-scale, reliable services (ideally in Fintech, Payments, or high-throughput systems) and managing teams

Expert proficiency in Go and TS

Strong practical understanding and application of Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Experience in guiding or executing significant backend refactoring/migration projects between programming languages

Preferred

Familiarity with the Web3/Blockchain/DeFi space, particularly concepts related to self-custody or on-chain transaction processing

Benefits

Personal Development: Pursue your professional goals with our support, including personal education budgets and conference allowances. We invest in your growth and learning.

Innovation and Experimentation: Interested in exploring new ideas? Dedicate your Friday afternoons to research or work on a side project within our ecosystem. We encourage creativity and experimentation.

Flat Hierarchy: Navigate with ease in our organization. Our flat hierarchy ensures your ideas and contributions are valued and heard, without getting lost in a complex structure.

Flexible and Remote Work: Not a morning person? No problem! We embrace flexible working schedules and have a long-standing culture of remote work. Balance your professional and personal life in a way that works for you.

State-of-the-Art Equipment: Receive the latest hardware and all the tools you need. We make sure you're well-equipped to do your best work.

Growth and Opportunity: Grow with us in an exciting industry. As Gnosis rapidly expands, so do the opportunities for you to make a significant impact. We value initiative and a proactive approach.

Community and Mission: Join a team that's passionate about our mission and enjoys working together. We’re not just colleagues; we’re a community driven by a shared goal.