Python Back-End Developer (Blockchain)

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan; onsite or hybrid

Competitive salary linked to USD.

Company

IT company specializing in software development and consulting, building high-load, scalable, distributed systems for big data processing and delivering complex projects for international clients.

What you will do

• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to develop features and new products.
• Design and implement solutions based on business requirements, including technical specifications, technology choices, and workflows.
• Present implementations to team leaders, heads, and the CTO.
• Write unit and integration tests, participate in code reviews, identify anti-patterns, and refactor code.
• Build secure integrations with blockchain networks, cryptocurrency exchanges, and digital wallets.
• Contribute to systems supporting cryptocurrency trading, custody, and settlement.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of professional experience.
• Excellent knowledge of software and application design and architecture, with a technical mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with software quality assurance principles, SDLC processes, and service-oriented architecture.
• Professional experience coding in Python; PHP is an advantage.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar messaging technologies.
• Experience developing microservices and managing containerized applications, with some experience building WebSockets.
• Some experience with Kubernetes and infrastructure as code, including Terraform or Helm.
• Proficiency with version control and continuous integration tools such as Git and Jenkins.
• Understanding of web security standards and best practices, plus strong knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, cryptography, and digital assets.
• Hands-on experience integrating crypto APIs using REST or WebSocket, smart contracts, or blockchain SDKs.

Nice to have

• Exposure to DeFi protocols, Web3 frameworks, or digital custody systems.
• Experience with PHP.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a cryptocurrency and blockchain project.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and receive opportunities to learn and grow.
• Full-time onsite or hybrid work in Baku.
• Competitive salary linked to USD.