Backend Engineer, Reporting Systems - Contract 6mo

Key Responsibilities

API Development and Integration

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs to extract crypto asset data from counterparties and block explorers.
• Ensure high reliability, performance, and security across all data pipelines.
• Utilize no-code tools like Retool to build internal dashboards and data interfaces.

Data Management and Normalization

• Normalize raw data to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Implement scalable data storage and retrieval solutions.

Query and Reporting Optimization

• Write and optimize complex SQL and NoSQL queries to support robust reporting.
• Ensure data is easily queryable for portfolio insights and operations analysis.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with teams across asset operations, finance, and investments to understand data needs.
• Build dashboards and reports that provide visibility into smart contract vesting schedules, counterparty exposures, and portfolio positions.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain clear documentation for APIs, data models, and reporting tools.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and processing standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in backend engineering roles.
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases.
• Proven experience designing and managing APIs.
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies, smart contracts, and decentralized finance.
• Ability to build backend-powered data visualizations and reporting interfaces.
• Resourceful and solutions-oriented; comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Preferred:

• Experience with Google Cloud (BigTable) or AWS.
• Prior work in the crypto/blockchain industry.

Competitive Compensation: $150/hour (dependent on experience).