Data Engineer (Backend) - EU Remote (ET)

About the company: Time zones: Eastern (UTC -05:00) and Central European UTC (+1:00) Fractional provides ownership of the world’s most sought-after NFTs! Working as Fractional, you will be building on the cutting edge of art, finance, and blockchain technology to help shape the future of digital collecting experiences. You will get to work, learn and grow with an experienced team supported by incredible partnerships and committed investments from developers, collectors, investors, and thought leaders deeply passionate about the decentralization ecosystem. You can read more from our medium posts here: https://medium.com/fractional-art About the role: We are looking for an exceptional data engineer to join our team. They will work closely with our CTO and web stack team to build our databases with an anticipation of future data needs, identify where to find that data, and build scalable backend infrastructure. The role will be expected to discover and aggregate data from different sources and blockchains using their skillsets which should include designing database architecture, data structures, pipelines, ETL processes, API/SDK development, and some backend software development as we build our foundation for rapid growth, future data science initiatives, and continued innovation in this exciting space! Experience with blockchain, NFTs, and DeFi is preferred. Our Evolving Tech Stack Frontend: HTML, CSS, JS, Vue.js Backend: Redis, MySQL, Node.js Infrastructure: AWS (S3), Cloudfront Automated testing: Cypress Web3: Solidity / Ethereum Integrations: Various APIs, browser-based crypto wallets (e.g., MetaMask), etc. What to expect Make a HUGE impact by helping to bring ideas to reality An entry-point to learn highly valuable, and complex concepts related to art, finance, and technology in a full-time job in an industry growing exponentially, on a team with some of the leading NFT influencers Become a core member of a very passionate team in a friendly environment Work within a dynamic team, that challenges the status quo and champions agile working plus the continuous improvement In this role, you will be expected to... Work with our development team to continually release technical enhancements Be responsible for identifying and anticipating our data needs and optimizing our backend software infrastructure, setting data priorities, and building a scalable foundation for our fast-evolving site fractional.art Own the data lifecycle (from ingest and automated quality checks, to discovery and usage, and database setup) Build custom integrations between cloud-based or blockchain-based systems using APIs and other data sources Design efficient data structures, database schemas, and ETL for long-term sustainability Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code Write server scripts and APIs Routinely inspect server code for speed optimization and practical trade-offs Build a scalable NFT metadata backend infrastructure for Fractional. art Incorporate data processing and workflow management tools into pipeline design (AWS etc.) Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and backend services for real-time decisions, reporting, data collection, and related features/functions Drive strategic technology decisions related to the appropriate data stores for the job (e.g., warehouses, etc.) (Long-term) Architect, build and launch new data models that provide intuitive analytics to the team Wrangle large-scale data sets from the blockchain and other site APIs (e.g., OpenSea) Build data expertise and own data quality for the pipelines you create Strong technical and non-technical communication abilities, both verbal and written Our fast-paced, agile development environment will require a penchant for task management and respect for efficient, best practice development principles as well! What we’re looking for 3+ months of tinkering and/or participating somewhere in Web3 (Defi, NFTs, DAOs, etc.) 3 or more years of relevant software experience in a data or backend-focused role Strong experience with three or more of the following languages: Python, Scala, Node.js, Javascript, SQL Experience designing data structures, database schemas and ETL pipelines from scratch Strong attention to detail Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, sufficient for success in a remote and largely asynchronous work environment Experience with scalable cloud-based solutions A pro-active and autonomous team player, self-starter with the ability to anticipate future needs Capable of prioritizing multiple project in order to meet goals without management oversight Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and product management to understand requirements, describe data priorities and challenges, and technical design needs Excellent writing skills and the ability to drive via influence Bonus points for BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field Previous experience in a start-up environment Previous experience in a data strategy / data researcher role Previous experience in a highly scaled, major tech company Experience working with and building structures to extract, transform, and load blockchain transaction data Understanding of various DeFi and NFT platforms What we're offering Competitive salary (and equity) in an exciting space driving disruptive innovation The opportunity to accelerate our growing organization A remote work environment with competitive benefits and holidays Crypto native colleagues that want to change the world! 7 additional company holidays, including all-company week-long winter break Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for US-based employees Agile working environment with flexible working hours and location, career advancement, and competitive compensation package We arrange social activities to help our employees become familiar with each other and our culture