Software Engineer, Backend (TypeScript/Node.js)

Responsibilities

• Design scalable microservices and high‑performance APIs
• Ensure low latency and high throughput across services
• Build metrics pipelines and alerting for early incident detection
• Profile systems and optimize databases and response times
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning
• Harden backend systems for security, scalability, and resilience
• Proactively identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities

Requirements

• Dubai-based; hybrid 3 days on-site weekly
• Fintech/DeFi/crypto experience
• High-load microservices
• Node.js/TypeScript
• SQL/PostgreSQL
• Redis
• Message brokers
• NATS
• EMQX
• Kafka
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker
• Kubernetes basics
• Web3 fundamentals
• Solidity basics
• Agile/Scrum
• Strong problem-solving
• Quality-driven mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Nest.js
• Event-driven architecture
• ethers.js
• web3.js

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Unlimited vacation days
• Equipment reimbursement
• Fast-paced, supportive team
• Culture of ownership and ideas
• Shape the future of DeFi

About the Company

1inch is a DeFi ecosystem enabling users and builders to trade, hold, and track digital assets with self-custody, security, and intuitive UX. Its protocols and APIs power core infrastructure across DeFi and beyond. The team prioritizes candidates based in Dubai and operates a hybrid model with a minimum of three days per week on-site at the Dubai office.