Back-End Developers - Equity Only

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EQUITYONLY ROLE AND THE INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE IN FEBRUARY 2025.

StealthMode StartUp Client is seeking a few skilled BackEnd Developers to build and maintain the core serverside architecture of a scalable and highperformance web and mobile platform. This role will focus on ensuring secure data flow seamless API integrations and system reliability while supporting advanced functionalities such as realtime transactions streaming services and user authentication systems.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in building complex serverside applications working with databases and ensuring system resilience under high user loads.

To apply please provide a CV your compensation requirements (including salary expectations for when funding is secured) and a cover letter/note that explains why you are interested and how you meet the requirements. Please note that submissions received without all the requested information will be automatically disqualified and rejected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust scalable serverside architectures to support platform functionalities ensuring high availability and low latency.
• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless communication between the frontend database and thirdparty services.
• Design and optimize relational (e.g. PostgreSQL MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g. MongoDB) databases for scalability and performance.
• Develop secure user authentication and authorization mechanisms including age verification systems and multifactor authentication.
• Collaborate with the Blockchain team to ensure secure and efficient integration of blockchain functionalities (e.g. stablecoin transactions).
• Support realtime streaming infrastructure for live video and audio events ensuring synchronization and low latency.
• Implement robust data security and encryption protocols to protect user data and comply with regulatory standards (e.g. GDPR PCIDSS).
• Develop and monitor system health dashboards troubleshoot issues and optimize backend performance.
• Implement solutions for load balancing caching and disaster recovery to ensure platform resilience.
• Work closely with FrontEnd Developers Product Managers and DevOps Engineers to align technical delivery with business objectives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in backend development.
• Excellent command of the English Language in all forms.
• Previous startup experience would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g. Node.js Python Java Go) and frameworks (e.g. Express.js Django Flask).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases with experience in optimization and performance tuning.
• Handson experience with RESTful and GraphQL API design and integration.
• Familiarity with encryption protocols data privacy frameworks and OWASP security principles.
• Experience designing systems that handle high traffic and large datasets efficiently.
• Proficiency with Gitbased workflows (e.g. GitHub GitLab).
• Familiarity with AWS GCP or Azure for cloudbased deployments.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills to troubleshoot complex serverside issues.
• Ability to work effectively in crossfunctional teams and communicate technical challenges.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A problemsolver who thrives in building complex systems from the ground up.
• Passionate about delivering robust scalable backend architectures that power seamless user experiences.
• Detailoriented with a focus on data security and platform resilience.
• Collaborative and comfortable working in an agile fastpaced startup environment.
• Continuously exploring emerging technologies in backend development and architecture.

Compensation & Benefits

Equityonly at present to transition to a salaried fulltime permanent position when funding is secured.

Remote and flexible working arrangements the opportunity to be part of something potentially epic with potential opportunities for global travel and access to industry conferences and workshops in due course.