Senior Backend Engineer, Platform
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to lucrative compensation, impactful role in a cutting-edge company, and collaborative work environment.
- Competitive salary range reflecting industry standards.
- Opportunity to work in a pivotal role on innovative solutions.
- Collaborative environment that supports professional growth.
Pros
- Attractive salary range and benefits in a high-demand industry.
- Participation in the development of essential digital asset solutions.
- Collaboration with a range of teams enhances creative input in projects.
Cons
- Fast-paced tech environment may lead to pressure and long hours.
- Possibility of frequent shifts in project priorities.
- Need for continuous learning to keep up with emerging technologies.
Who it's for
Mid-level / Senior • On-site / Flexible
Good fit
- Experienced backend engineers
- Professionals interested in blockchain technology
- Candidates who thrive in collaborative work settings
Not recommended for
- Entry-level developers without backend experience
- Those preferring predictable workflows
- Candidates averse to fast-paced tech environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more.
Fireblocks is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Platform Team in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.
The Platform Team is dedicated to developing Fireblocks' mobile platform, delivering a reliable, fast, and secure experience for mobile users.
What You'll Do
- Lead the backend development of the new Fireblocks mobile application.
- Design, implement, and maintain high-performance microservices that support low-latency and high-throughput operations.
- Develop and optimize Fireblocks' mobile API to ensure a seamless and scalable experience for our mobile users.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design systems that meet operational and business goals.
- Research and implement cloud-native architectures to support Fireblocks’ ongoing growth and scalability.
What You'll Bring
- At least 5 years of experience in backend development, with a focus on scalable infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of system design principles, distributed systems, and scalability.
- Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript; experience with other backend languages is an advantage.
- Expertise in both relational and NoSQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Proven track record of designing and deploying microservices-based architectures in production environments.
- Hands-on experience with cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
- Experience with monitoring and logging frameworks (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Deep understanding of REST APIs and event-driven architectures.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot production issues effectively.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and excel in a fast-paced environment.
Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms.
