Senior Backend Developer — Tether Operations
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- remote
- Posted
- 132 days ago
Role overview
Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance
At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution.
Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains.
- Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance
- At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution.
- Work closely with developers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into clear, practical architectures.
- Improve existing core backend services written in NodeJS
Main responsibilities
- Work closely with developers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into clear, practical architectures.
- Improve existing core backend services written in NodeJS
- Implement new solutions that interact with different core services through RPC calls
- Write complex database queries for compliance and financial purposes
- At least 5 years of experience working with Javascript/Nodejs. Familiar with microservices architecture
- Have actively participated in the development of a complex platform
- Good experience in interacting with databases (MySQL, MongoDB) Ability to quickly learn new technologies Good understanding of security practices Preferred skills : Experience with blockchain integration
- Comfortable with high-availability concepts Ruby on Rails experience
- Other technologies of interest: Message queues (Redis), Caches and Job Queues Important information for candidates
- Recruitment scams have become increasingly common.
Application process
- only through our official channels.
- We do not use third-party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated.
- All open roles are listed on our official careers page: https://tether.recruitee.com/
- Verify the recruiter’s identity.
- All our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles.
- If you’re unsure, you can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us through our website.
- Be cautious of unusual communication methods.
- We do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS.
Contacts
- Double-check email addresses.
Additional details
- Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction. Innovate with Tether
- Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT , relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services. But that’s just the beginning:
- Are you ready to be part of the future?
- As a senior Backend Developer, you will be a part of the team that works on the development and maintenance of the backend components of multiple services related to the platform. New Products and Features
- Scalability - all backend services that power Tether platform must remain effortlessly smooth, responsive, and real-time for customers as the platform continues to scale to accommodate new user growth.
- At least 5 years of experience working with Javascript/Nodejs. Familiar with microservices architecture
- Good experience in interacting with databases (MySQL, MongoDB) Ability to quickly learn new technologies Good understanding of security practices Experience with blockchain integration
- Comfortable with high-availability concepts Ruby on Rails experience
- Other technologies of interest: Message queues (Redis), Caches and Job Queues Important information for candidates
- Apply only through our official channels.
Notes and original content
- Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.
- Innovate with Tether
- Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT , relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.
- But that’s just the beginning:
- About the job
- As a senior Backend Developer, you will be a part of the team that works on the development and maintenance of the backend components of multiple services related to the platform.
- This includes:
- New Products and Features
- Responsibilities
- At least 5 years of experience working with Javascript/Nodejs.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Tether Operations offer for this role?
Tether Operations lists CHF 121'500 - 206'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Tether Operations offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Tether Operations during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Tether Operations?
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