Backend Engineer

As a Backend Engineer at STON.fi, your main responsibilities include implementing the backend for DeFi web applications using the Rust programming language, designing and building the blockchain communication layer, data storage layer, and API layer of our applications. Additionally, you'll be expected to create reusable libraries for both internal and open-source use, and analyze and optimize performance to ensure efficiency and scalability.

To be a successful Backend Engineer at STON.fi, you should have at least one year of experience with Rust programming and a strong understanding of algorithms and data structures. A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, applied mathematics, or a related field is required, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Familiarity with the blockchain industry and the inner workings of various DeFi protocols will be advantageous.

As a Backend Engineer at STON.fi, you will enjoy a remote work environment that encourages innovation and personal growth. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on creating sustainable, cutting-edge infrastructure for our DeFi products. Collaboration is key, as you will communicate frequently with team members, primarily located in the CET timezone, to ensure seamless workflow and project alignment.

In this role, a Backend Engineer at STON.fi works primarily with the Rust programming language to develop the backend solutions for our DeFi applications. You'll also engage with various blockchain technologies, optimizing system performance, and potentially contributing to the open-source community. An understanding of distributed systems and DeFi protocols can help enhance your contributions.

By joining STON.fi as a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of decentralized finance. Our platform's innovative features, like low transaction fees and user-friendly interfaces, serve as the backbone for many TON-based DeFi products, including integrations with applications like Wallet in Telegram. Your expertise will directly impact how users interact with DeFi solutions, making finance more accessible and efficient.

In answering this question, provide specific examples of projects where you've leveraged Rust. Highlight the complexity of the tasks and any libraries or frameworks you utilized, emphasizing how your skills will benefit STON.fi's goals.

When responding, outline the steps you took to analyze performance issues. Discuss specific tools, metrics, or methods you used, and demonstrate how your optimizations improved the application's efficiency, which is vital for STON.fi's high-performance expectations.

Detail your thought process for designing a blockchain communication layer, considering aspects like security, scalability, and efficiency. Talk about previous experiences where you’ve worked on similar projects, and how those experiences would shape your approach at STON.fi.

Provide a comprehensive overview of your understanding of DeFi, including its core principles, protocols, and advantages over traditional finance. Mention STON.fi by name and discuss how it fits within the broader DeFi ecosystem.

Use the STAR method to structure your response: describe the Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Be sure to pick a problem that aligns with responsibilities at STON.fi and demonstrates your problem-solving skills related to backend engineering.

Share your approach to professional development, such as following key influencers, participating in online forums, taking courses, or contributing to open-source projects. Relate this to how you can apply new knowledge to benefit STON.fi.

Discuss your familiarity with popular Rust libraries or frameworks, such as Actix or Rocket for web development. Explain how these choices influence your development process and how they can enhance STON.fi's projects.

Communicate your resilience and learning approach. Highlight a specific example where a project didn’t go as planned, what you learned from it, and how you ensured it wouldn’t happen again—a key quality for a Backend Engineer at STON.fi.

Discuss your awareness of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and their role in community governance within DeFi. Relate it to STON.fi's commitment to DAO principles, emphasizing how you can contribute to this culture.

Articulate your passion for decentralized finance and how STON.fi's innovation and mission resonate with your personal and professional goals. Mention aspects of their culture or technology that attract you, demonstrating your genuine interest.