Experience with API microservice development using Python, preferably FastAPI
Familiarity with SQL relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
Knowledge of EVM smart contract development using Solidity
Proficient in using GitHub for version control and CI/CD automation
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication skills for effective teamwork
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy new features for api.odos.xyz and internal backend services
Support and audit new and existing smart contracts for the Odos platform
Interact with and design database systems for efficient indexing of platform and blockchain data
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the security and efficiency of smart contracts
Take ownership of production release planning and execution
Maintain high code quality with unit tests and adherence to best practices
Benefits
Collaborative work environment in a lean team
Opportunity to impact the product and user experience directly
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the DeFi space
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Opportunity for professional growth in the fast-evolving field of blockchain and Web3
Full Job Description
About the Role: We're looking for a dynamic, fast-paced individual who is excited to play a crucial role in a lean team as a core Backend and Smart Contract Engineer. This role will be responsible for building and updating core API microservices to support and maintain new and existing features. Will also involve interacting with and potentially designing database systems for indexing platform and blockchain data efficiently at large scale. Finally, this role will require working collaboratively with other engineers on the design and development of EVM smart contracts, with security and efficiency of the utmost importance.
Your Focus
Design, development, and deployment of new features to api.odos.xyz and various internal backend services
Support the development, auditing, and deployment of new and existing smart contracts for the Odos platform
Technical skills:
Python API microservice development, preferably in FastAPI
Poetry or similar for dependency management
Maintaining codebase style with Pylint / Mypy / Black / Isort or similar
Unit testing with Pytest
Databases
SQL relational database development (PostgreSQL preferred)
Redis for cache and volatile data storage
Smart Contract Development
Experience with EVM smart contract development using Solidity
Libraries for interacting with blockchain data, web3py preferred
Testing with Foundry or similar blockchain forking frameworks
Github
Planning tasks with github issues
Working with branches and pull requests
Automation of various CI/CD pipelines using Github Actions
AWS/Terraform
basic understanding of AWS services and terraform configs a plus
Orchestration of application deployment configs via ArgoCD or similar
What You Need:
3+ years of backend engineering experience preferred
Comfortable with taking ownership of the planning and execution of production releases
Experience with high-intensity fast-moving teams or start-ups specifically
Creative and analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills to confidently and clearly articulate thoughts
Self-starter who proactively looks for opportunities to contribute to the team, and can work independently on deliverables
Bonus Points :
You have worked previously in DeFi or other crypto protocols
Experience with Web3 specific libraries and blockchain data APIs
You have database experience as well to support on other initiatives
Experience with API based payment platforms, such as Stripe
