Axiom Zen Remote or Vancouver, BC Full-time

Join us at Dapper as a Senior Backend Engineer, where we focus on the intersection of blockchain and gaming. Our flagship projects, including Disney Pinnacle, NBA Top Shot, and NFL All Day, are blockchain-based digital collectibles platforms that leverage sophisticated technology. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a passion for growth and results to advance our server-side infrastructure as we navigate the challenges of scaling and optimizing while also delivering innovative features in sports and other domains. You will play a pivotal role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, continually deploying to an enthusiastic and global audience, helping to pioneer new territories in blockchain and entertainment.

What we’ll achieve together

  • Design, architect, and maintain robust backend services and APIs.
  • Optimize and ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our backend systems.
  • Develop complex server-side logic to integrate with blockchain technologies and handle high-volume transactions.
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring for system performance, and proactively optimize when necessary.
  • Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for system architecture and backend processes.
  • Collaborate closely with mobile & frontend teams to design and implement cohesive and integrated solutions.
  • Tackle and resolve complex technical issues, and lead efforts across all phases of the development lifecycle.
  • Ensure the highest level of performance and responsiveness to requests from the frontend.
  • Oversee database interactions and data flow within the server environment.
  • Utilize source control tools such as Git for versioning and collaboration.

A little about you:

  • Extensive experience in backend development, with a strong mastery of server-side languages such as GoLang or NodeJS.
  • Deep understanding of managing server environments and principles of scalable architecture.
  • Experienced with Agile development methodologies and dynamic team collaboration.
  • A strategic thinker and solution-driven developer who can adapt to evolving project demands and deliver high-quality results.
  • Passionate about blockchain technology and its applications in gaming and digital collectibles.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Proven track record of architecting, deploying, and managing cloud-based server environments.
  • Strong expertise with databases and server-side integration with various database technologies.
  • Capability to develop advanced utilities and tools that enhance backend functionality and user interaction.