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Backend Engineer

Wallet

Software Engineering · Senior

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 teams. 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 Python 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.