Lead Backend Developer (Solana Blockchain) Full Time (Remote)

Rally is a community-run network that enables creators, artists, celebrities, communities and brands to launch their own social tokens and NFTs. Rally leverages blockchain technology to offer creator communities a new form of support that removes the need for gatekeepers. We’ve been helping a variety of creators and brands launch their own social tokens, which are branded cryptocurrencies that work across all platforms. These tools are creator-controlled and owned (Rally takes no fees), and allow for new monetization opportunities and fan experiences. Many of our creators are already earning tens of thousands of dollars in monthly income.

SUMMARY

As the backend lead developer on Solana Blockchain, you are responsible for designing and implementing the application API and data architecture mostly in Web2 space but able to interact with Solana on-chain programs effectively. You will also work with product managers, UX designers and frontend developers to deliver apps with high-quality user experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In this position you will:

• Lead the technical design and development on the Solana based web application
• Extract technical specifications out of production requirements documentations
• Be the main contributor for the API and backend for the new web application
• Be an internal champion for continuously improving team working processes, code quality, and tools and technology adoption
• Able to code your way out from scratch
• Participate in peer code reviews and technical meetings
• Participate in an on-call rotation and troubleshooting field issues
• Mentor less experienced engineers in good coding and documentation practices
• Cultivate a culture of engineering excellence
• Facilitate communication with remote teams in different time zones

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• 4+ years of experience in BE software design & development
• 2+ years of experience using NodeJS, Python or Go
• 2+ years of experience working on consumer facing applications (mobile and/or web)
• Good knowledge of how blockchain technology works in general
• Hands on experience with PostgreSQL database
• Hands on experience with Solana RPC APIs or SPL program development
• Hands on experience building microservices and using monitoring tools such as DataDog, Sentry, Busnag etc.
• Strong knowledge of OO and UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Experience in mentoring and supporting peers across engineering teams, fostering best engineering practices
• Knowledge of the open-source ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks

Would be great if you have:

• Experience in a fast moving startup environment
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services, especially DynamoDB
• Hands on experience with smart contract and/or Rust

Interested candidates may reach out to jobs@rally.io.