Backend Engineer

Wallet in Telegram is a digital asset solution natively embedded into Telegram’s interface. Backed by The Open Platform, Wallet in Telegram gained 100M+ user accounts in 2024, and aims to make its solution available to all 1BN+ of Telegram’s users. Wallet in Telegram offers a dual-wallet experience with Crypto Wallet (a multi-chain wallet for trading and sending crypto to contacts) and TON Wallet (a self-custodial wallet with access to the TON ecosystem of dApps and tokens).

Now we are seeking a Backend/Fullstack Engineer in our Core team. Our team build most of the things you see on main page of wallet. We’re looking for a product-oriented engineer with strong backend skills, curiosity for frontend, and the autonomy to drive work forward - from clarifying requirements with product to coordinating with other teams.

Responsibilities:

• Build one of the world’s most heavily used crypto wallets. We care about delivering a best-in-market product with near-native UX for users within the Telegram ecosystem.

• Collaborate with Product Managers, teammates, and other teams to clarify requirements and contribute ideas and improvements.

• Design and implement cost-efficient solutions. While you will work on backend tasks, our backend experts will provide guidance and support.

• Improve backend performance to meet the company’s latency and performance standards.

Requirements:

• Make well-reasoned engineering decisions with a focus on product delivery and fast iterations.

• Demonstrate product thinking and a genuine interest in what you build.

• Senior-level backend experience (any stack).

• Some frontend experience (any framework) or a strong willingness to learn and contribute to frontend development (our frontend is built on React).

• Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and empathy.

• Self-awareness and a desire for continuous improvement.

• Ability to realistically evaluate task complexity.

• Openness to discussion and consideration of opposing viewpoints.

• English level B1+.

Why it is a fantastic opportunity:

• Our business is growing at an exponential scale.

• Non-bureaucratic management that focuses on results.

• Regular performance reviews to assess your progress.

• Remote setup with access to our hubs in Dubai, Yerevan, London and Belgrade.

• Compensation for medical expenses.

• Provision of necessary equipment.

• 20 working days of paid vacation annually.

• 11 days off per year.

• 14 days of paid sick leave to support your health and recovery when needed.

• Access to internal conferences, English courses and corporate events.