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Senior Backend Engineer

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In-Office
Melbourne, Victoria
Senior level
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Melbourne, Victoria
Senior level
Design and maintain scalable backend systems, collaborating with frontend teams and stakeholders. Requires expertise in Ruby, distributed systems, and cloud platforms.
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About CoinJar

CoinJar is one of the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges, founded in Melbourne in 2013 and now operating globally. As a fintech company with a decade of operational excellence, we pride ourselves on our resilient, cloud-native infrastructure (with >99.9% uptime!), robust security practices, and a relentless focus on delivering fast, reliable, and delightful experiences for our users—whether they’re crypto newcomers or seasoned traders. 

Our culture is all about getting things done, lifelong learning, and genuine empathy—for each other and our customers. We value engineers who take ownership, solve real problems, and aren’t afraid to have a little fun along the way. At CoinJar, you’ll find a diverse, friendly, and slightly nerdy team committed to building things that matter (and occasionally sharing a good crypto meme).

About The Role
CoinJar is seeking seasoned backend engineers with a strong grasp of cloud architecture and contemporary software development practices. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and upkeep of our core application backend. This role involves close collaboration with frontend developers and cross-functional teams to provide top-tier solutions for our clientele.

About You
We are looking for individuals who are deeply committed to continuous learning and take immense pride in the quality of their work. Successful candidates will be those who are energized by the prospect of tackling intricate technical problems and possess a proven history of building backend systems that are both scalable and dependable. A proactive approach to self-improvement and a natural curiosity are highly valued attributes.

This role demands individuals who readily embrace ownership of significant technical challenges and consistently demonstrate the ability to deliver robust and scalable backend solutions. We seek lifelong learners who are not only curious but also possess a strong willingness to expand their skill sets and knowledge base.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems for our applications.
  • Collaborate with the frontend team to design and implement effective APIs.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand and address their needs.
  • Participate in project initiation and planning activities.

Requirements
  • Distributed Systems Expertise: Demonstrated experience in designing, building, and maintaining distributed systems, with a strong understanding of microservices architecture and its operational considerations.
  • Proven Project Delivery: A verifiable track record of successfully delivering complex software projects from inception to deployment and beyond, showcasing strong ownership and problem-solving abilities.
  • Core Ruby Proficiency: Deep and extensive experience in Ruby development is essential. Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of the language's principles, best practices, and relevant frameworks.
  • Cloud Platform Familiarity: Hands-on experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and their associated services, including deployment, scaling, and infrastructure management.
  • Excellent Asynchronous Communication: Exceptional written communication skills are critical for effective collaboration within a distributed team, including clear and concise documentation, technical specifications, and design proposals.

Nice To Haves

  • Strong experience with GraphQL, especially in conjunction with React frontends.
  • Prior experience in the cryptocurrency or fintech sectors.
  • Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements.

About Us

  • Robust citadel architecture with a 10-year-old Ruby monolith and newer Elixir services.
  • Balances stability and agility in a small, lean, and fast-moving engineering environment.
  • This is a remote-first team that also holds weekly in-person collaboration sessions.
  • Actively explores and embraces state-of-the-art (SOTA) AI and innovation.
  • Adherence to superior engineering and security standards is paramount.
  • Employees receive the perk of commission-free cryptocurrency trading on our platform.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
GCP
Ruby
HQ

CoinJar Melbourne, Victoria, AUS Office

PO Box 116 Collins St West, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8007

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