Back End Developer

Overview

We're looking for a senior back-end engineer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

You should be comfortable around back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be able to take your code all the way to production.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
* Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
* Write effective and testable APIs
* Work on front- and back-end services implemented in C#, .NET, JavaScript and PHP.
* Write high quality and maintainable code in C#
* Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
* Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
* Seeing through a project from conception to finished product
* Meeting both technical and consumer needs
* Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages

About You

* Experience building backend systems with one or more programming languages such as JS/Node.js, C#, Java, python, or other
* Familiarity with databases tech (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB)
* BS/MS in engineering, computer science or a related field (optional)
* Proven experience designing, implementing cloud based applications
* Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills
* Top 3 skills: C#/PHP (nice to have), SQL, Cloud SDK
* At least 2-3 years in the industry with experience working in fast paced and agile teams
* Experience with cloud environments
* Experience with DevOps practices
* Experience with TDD

Our Mission:

Join us in pioneering the next frontier of virtual companionship. We're crafting digital lives filled with personality, emotion, and responsive behavior. Your contribution will help shape a world where every interaction with a MetaPal is not just a moment, but a cherished memory.

Offer Details:

* Compensation: Competitive salary, including ESOP and Token Compensation.
* Employment Type: Full-time.
* Location: Fully remote. We hire globally!
* Time-zone Preference: Flexible.

About MetaPals:

Imagine stepping into a digital universe right from your browser, where lifelike, AI-driven companions make your online experience not just functional, but emotionally enriching. Welcome to MetaPals—the world's first blockchain-integrated browser extension game engine, transforming your everyday digital interactions. Backed by renowned venture capital firms BlueYard and Protocol Labs, and having honed our innovative edge through SMU BIG Incubator and Techstars, we're pioneering a hybrid lifestyle that merges the metaverse with your day-to-day browsing. Using our groundbreaking Proof-of-Care model, your MetaPals evolve with you. They gain unique traits and histories, all stored securely on the blockchain, making each interaction more than a moment—it becomes a meaningful memory. And we're not going it alone. We've partnered with giants like Axie Infinity, Teletubbies, Neopets, and even the World Wildlife Fund, adding layers of excitement and social impact to your MetaPal experience. Imagine a digital panda that helps contribute to real-world conservation efforts, or an R2D2 that takes you on personalized quests—all while you're catching up on emails or scrolling through social media. We’re reimagining the way we interact with AI life, enriching it with love and emotion.