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.*