Everstake Careers

• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in software development
• English Level: Upper-Intermediate or higher

About the Project:

Metaplex is a cutting-edge NFT marketplace platform on the Solana blockchain. This role requires an experienced Senior Rust (Go will be +) Developer to drive backend development, contribute to innovation, and ensure the platform’s scalability and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the backend development team, ensuring high standards in code quality, product scalability, and timely delivery.
• Foster a collaborative environment and mentor team members in best practices.

Code Development & Review:

• Write efficient, clean Rust code, and conduct thorough code reviews to uphold development standards.

Communication:

• Maintain effective communication with American partners, articulating ideas and technical solutions clearly and persuasively.

Product Architecture:

• Architect scalable, high-performance, and secure systems from the ground up.
• Design and optimize backend architecture for performance, reliability, and resilience in high-traffic environments.
• Apply advanced knowledge in software architecture patterns, microservices, and RESTful API design.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Take ownership of the product testing process, implementing testing strategies and maintaining rigorous QA standards.

DevOps & Infrastructure:

• Oversee deployment, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipeline to ensure a smooth development process.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including load balancers and routers, with experience handling high-load applications (>1000 RPS) and tuning performance for scalability.

Preferred Qualifications:

Database Expertise:

• Proficiency in database management, schema design, and optimization for large-scale data.
• Experience with RocksDB and some PostgreSQL, rather than traditional big data stacks.
• Knowledge of data synchronization protocols over gRPC.

Knowledge of Go:

Familiarity with Go programming is valued, particularly for cross-functional collaboration and product enhancement.

Blockchain Knowledge:

• Previous experience working with blockchain projects, especially on Solana, is highly preferred.

Advanced Technical Skills:

• Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and asynchronous architectures.
• Experience designing solutions for distributed systems in high-growth startups, handling scaling challenges associated with evolving business needs.

Skills and Experience:

• Technical Expertise: At least 5 years in software development, with deep knowledge of Rust (Go will be+).
• Product Ownership: Demonstrated experience in taking ownership of product development, testing, and DevOps integration.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong decision-making abilities with the capacity to defend technical choices effectively.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills for working within an international team and collaborating across time zones.
• Passion for Blockchain: A genuine interest in blockchain technology and a drive to remain at the forefront of industry developments.