[Remote] Backend Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Veda is a rapidly growing DeFi protocol focused on unlocking decentralized finance for the world. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale core services for their platform, working on reliable systems that support yield products in the DeFi and fintech sectors.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build scalable backend systems powering Veda’s API and internal servicesOwn projects end-to-end — from scoping and design to implementation, testing, and production deliveryCollaborate with product and infrastructure teams to turn technical debt into modern, maintainable, and highly available systemsWrite clean, well-tested code, and maintain strong CI/CD hygieneDeploy, monitor, and scale services in production using modern cloud tooling (AWS, GCP, or similar)Contribute to system design discussions covering performance, reliability, and data architectureParticipate in on-call rotations and incident response for production systemsContinuously identify and drive improvements in system reliability, observability, and performanceSkills6+ years of professional backend engineering experienceProven experience delivering production systems end-to-end (scoping → design → implementation → production)Strong programming skills in Python or another modern backend language (e.g., Go, Rust, Java, C++)Solid understanding of REST APIs, relational databases (Postgres or MySQL), and service-based architecturesExperience with version control (Git), unit/integration testing, and CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience participating in an on-call rotation or owning production systemsDemonstrated ability to design scalable systems and refactor legacy componentsExperience in fintech, crypto, or other high-availability systemsFamiliarity with asynchronous task queues, event-driven architecture, or distributed systems designPrior experience in startups or early-stage, high-ambiguity environmentsContributions to open-source projects or technical leadership on significant internal initiativesBenefitsWe offer medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. For international contractors, we work closely to ensure access to appropriate local or global health coverage.We don’t track vacation days. Take the time you need to rest and recharge—we trust you to manage your schedule.Our team spans time zones and geographies. We work async, with a focus on autonomy over micromanagement.Paid leave is available for new parents, whether you’re the primary or secondary caregiver.We offer stipends to support ongoing learning - whether it’s a course, a conference, or something else that helps you grow.Company OverviewVeda operates as a vault infrastructure platform. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.veda.tech/.