• Design, build, and maintain high-throughput backend services and APIs in Java • Drive architecture discussions to enhance system scalability, resiliency, and performance • Prioritize security and compliance as core aspects of service design and delivery • Collaborate with product, security, DevOps, and compliance teams on cross-functional initiatives • Mentor engineers and lead by example with high engineering standards and best practices • Lead research, prototyping, and implementation of blockchain integration opportunities (e.g., node syncing, client tooling, smart contract interactions) • Advocate for maintainable, modern infrastructure informed by industry best practices