Senior Software Architect

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js
• Develop reliable infrastructure components to support high-availability systems
• Work on integrations with blockchain networks and digital asset infrastructure
• Support systems related to token operations, permissions, and transaction workflows
• Improve system observability, monitoring, and operational tooling
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering
• Strong hands-on expertise in Node.js
• Proven experience building scalable backend systems and APIs
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
• Experience with microservices architectures, databases, and asynchronous systems
• Familiarity with blockchain infrastructure and digital asset ecosystems (Ethereum/EVM)
• Excellent English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with token standards such as ERC-1400
• Experience with permissions frameworks and multi-signature workflows
• Knowledge of institutional fintech infrastructure or custody providers
• Experience with compliance tooling, including KYC/AML integrations
• Experience working in lean, remote-first engineering teams

About the Company

Tether is a global leader in digital finance, pioneering solutions that empower businesses to integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. From the world's most trusted stablecoin, USDT, to innovative energy and data solutions, Tether is building the mission-critical infrastructure powering the next generation of financial products and tokenized assets at a global scale.