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Back End Developer (Python/AWS)

GlueX Protocol

GlueX Protocol

Software Engineering
India
Posted on Jun 30, 2025
Job Description: Back End Engineer (Python/AWS)

Who We Are

GlueX Protocol is a pioneering software provider powering decentralized applications (dApps) across major EVM-based blockchains like Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Base. We build mission-critical infrastructure for top DeFi protocols with over $10B+ in settled transactions. Our team solves complex challenges in blockchain scalability, intent-based systems, and real-time liquidity routing.

Learn more about our work on our https://x.com/GluexProtocol

What You Will Do
  • Design, build, and optimize Python-based microservices (Flask/Quart) for high-throughput financial systems
  • Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure on AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, DynamoDB, RDS)
  • Implement containerized solutions using Docker/Kubernetes
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Create monitoring systems with CloudWatch and implement auto-scaling solutions
  • Collaborate on blockchain integration layers (no prior Web3 experience required)
  • Optimize performance across distributed systems handling 100K+ RPM
Requirements

Must-Have:

  • 3+ years backend development with Python (typing, async, best practices)
  • Experience with Python web frameworks (Flask, Quart, FastAPI)
  • Proficiency in AWS ecosystem: DynamoDB, Lambda, EC2, CloudWatch, RDS
  • Containerization expertise (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Strong understanding of REST API design and database optimization
  • Ability to architect fault-tolerant distributed systems

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CDK)
  • Knowledge of WebSockets or real-time data pipelines
  • Background in financial systems or high-frequency applications
Why Join GlueX?

Impact: Build infrastructure powering the next generation of DeFi

Tech Challenge: Solve unique distributed systems problems at scale

Growth: Learn blockchain integration from industry experts

Team: Work with battle-tested engineers (ex-Alameda, Jump, Uniswap)

Benefits:

  • 💰 Competitive salary + equity
  • 🌎 Fully remote with flexible hours
How to Apply

Send your CV and GitHub/Coding samples to hr@gluex.xyz with subject:

"Back End Engineer - [Your Name] - Python/AWS"

*Include 1-2 sentences about the most complex system you've optimized.*