Vice President, Senior Backend Developer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Vice President, Senior Backend Developer – Brokerage/Crypto in India.

In this role, you will lead the backend development efforts for a groundbreaking brokerage and crypto platform designed to bridge traditional and digital markets. You'll be responsible for building scalable, high-performance backend systems that power next-generation financial applications. Collaborating with a global team of engineers, product experts, and DevOps specialists, you will design and optimize secure, efficient architectures that support trading, payments, and digital asset services. This is a high-impact role that blends hands-on coding with strategic oversight, ideal for an experienced backend developer who thrives in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems, APIs, and databases for high-volume web and mobile applications.
• Lead the backend engineering team, promoting excellence in architecture, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end, product, and DevOps, to deliver seamless features and services.
• Architect cloud-based microservices and event-driven systems that meet the demands of fintech and crypto platforms.
• Implement industry best practices for testing, performance optimization, and CI/CD processes.
• Mentor developers, foster innovation, and encourage continuous learning within the engineering organization.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, blockchain infrastructure, and fintech trends to drive technical innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in backend development, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Proven hands-on expertise in , Express, and TypeScript, with experience building REST APIs and services using frameworks like
• Strong proficiency in SQL, with working knowledge of NoSQL databases.
• Experience with microservices, event-based architectures, and message queuing technologies such as Kafka.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket) and API testing tools (Postman).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code.
• Bonus: prior experience in startups, brokerage platforms, or crypto/financial market products.

• Competitive base salary with a discretionary performance bonus.
• Fully remote position, open to candidates based in Mumbai, India.
• Comprehensive health insurance and protection benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Free access to virtual coaching and mental wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in the crypto and fintech sectors.
• Collaborative, fast-moving, and intellectually stimulating work environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest

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