Senior Backend Engineer (Blockchain)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Blockchain): Architect and develop scalable, reliable backend systems for ingesting and parsing complex blockchain data with an accent on AI-native engineering workflows and blockchain protocol expertise. Focus on building performant data pipelines, leveraging AI tools to increase velocity, and maintaining reliability in a fast-moving crypto ecosystem.

Location: Remote within United Kingdom or Denmark

Company

hirify.global is a blockchain data platform that connects digital asset movements to real-world services, powered by deep blockchain data and AI to investigate illicit activity and manage risk.

What you will do

• Architect and evolve scalable, reliable, and performant systems for ingesting and parsing complex blockchain data.
• Leverage AI-native engineering workflows (LLMs, automated agents) to increase team velocity and code quality.
• Provide blockchain protocol expertise (EVM, UTXO, etc.) to the team and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle including production monitoring, debugging, and maintaining pipeline reliability.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to ensure datasets meet evolving crypto ecosystem needs.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews and design documentation.

Requirements

• Must be located in the United Kingdom or Denmark
• 5+ years of experience building distributed systems or data-intensive applications.
• Ability to iterate quickly in a fast-moving environment with a bias to ship.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to increase velocity while maintaining reliable code.
• Deep understanding and experience with at least one blockchain protocol.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of non-EVM chains such as Solana, TON, and Sui.
• Experience with indexing and ETL at scale (Spark/Databricks).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Kubernetes service management.
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Work remotely within specified countries with a global, diverse team.
• Strong emphasis on AI-driven workflows and continuous learning.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support for accessibility accommodations during the hiring process.