Senior Backend Engineer

About Usual:

At Usual, we are pioneering a decentralized financial future with our groundbreaking stablecoin protocol designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi). Our mission is to offer a transparent, safe, and efficient alternative to traditional stablecoins, reshaping the landscape of digital finance. We are dedicated to democratizing access to financial services and empowering users through innovative tokenomics and integrations with the wider DeFi ecosystem. We kicked-off our prelaunch in mid-July, surpassed $105M TVL in less than a week.

Your Role:

As a Backend Developer at Usual, you will play a critical role in building and enhancing our decentralized application (dApp) and integrating it seamlessly with our smart contracts. You will work closely with the entire tech team, contributing to back-end development.

Key Responsibilities:

Development and Integration:

• Develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable back-end components of our dApp.
• Utilize TypeScript to build intuitive and responsive user interfaces.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with smart contract developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to implement and maintain high standards of code quality and application performance.
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and contribute to a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Innovation and Improvement:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in web3 and DeFi.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and propose innovative solutions to enhance the user experience.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.JS.
• Solid understanding of The Graph for indexing and querying blockchain data.
• Knowledge of Solidity and Foundry for smart contract development and testing.
• Experience with Google Cloud services.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer in a web3 or DeFi project.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and deliver high-quality code on time.
• Previous experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why Join Usual?

• Be part of a pioneering team that is redefining the financial landscape.
• Work on cutting-edge DeFi projects that have a real impact.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with a team that values autonomy and innovation.
• Competitive salary and equity options.