Join the pioneering team at Catalyst where we build at the forefront of blockchain innovation, and are committed to revolutionizing decentralized systems. We are currently seeking a skilled Web3 Backend Engineer to contribute to the upgrade and maintenance of a multi-chain EVM indexer and REST API. If you're passionate about blockchain technology and possess the required skills, we invite you to be part of our exciting journey.

Catalyst's goal is to create an interconnected ecosystem where users can effortlessly access assets and applications across multiple chains, while also providing streamlined integration for developers to create new chains and connect them to existing networks.

Responsibilities

As a Web3 Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in upgrading and maintaining a multi-chain EVM indexer and REST API. Your focus will extend to both user-facing and internal team services. Additionally, you will lead the effort in implementing a Cosmos SDK for Catalyst and utilize this SDK to develop a Catalyst indexer for Cosmos.

Design, develop, and maintain the backend infrastructure of Catalyst's permissionless cross-chain Automated Market Maker platform, including upgrading and maintaining a multi-chain EVM indexer and REST API.
Collaborate with a team of engineers to implement features that enhance the platform's functionality and user experience.
Lead the implementation of a Cosmos SDK for Catalyst.
Develop a Catalyst indexer for Cosmos using the implemented SDK.
Optimize performance and scalability of the platform, ensuring efficient handling of high volumes of liquidity and transactions.
Work closely with frontend developers to design and implement APIs that enable seamless communication between the frontend and backend systems.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code standards are maintained.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in web3 technologies and leverage them to enhance the platform's capabilities.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in web3 technologies, with prior hands-on experience in web3/blockchain concepts and protocols.
Ability to collaborate with remote team across North America/Europe timezone.
Experience with backend development using languages Typescript, Javascript and Node.js;
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and methodologies - Jest, Heroku, Docker and NestJs.
Experience using Ethers.js, web3js, web3py, or other tools for programmatic smart contract interaction.
Experience using Cosmos-based SDK for reading and writing data to Cosmos-based chains.
Genuine interest in crypto and familiarity with major crypto projects.
Passion with a genuine interest for crypto and major crypto projects with a desire to contribute to the growth of the industry.
Ability to work in European and/or North American timezones.

Flexible and remote work environment
Unlimited time off
Quarterly offsite travel for collaboration
Events and conference budget
An opportunity to work at the cutting edge of blockchain and interoperability with a world class research and engineering team

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