Solana Developer
Senior Blockchain Engineer And Tech Lead
Senior Blockchain Engineer and Tech Lead with a strong backend Cross-Chain Architecture background, focused on building DeFi infrastructure and complex Smart Contracts distributed systems. I work on vault mechanics, oracle-driven flows, DeFi Protocol Design and cross-chain architectures, operating across both on-chain and off-chain components.
Experience: 4 years
Yearly salary: $148,000
Hourly rate: $0
Residency: 🇷🇸 Serbia
Experience
Senior Backend/Blockchain Dev
Neutron / Drop 2021 - 2025
Worked on a DeFi liquid staking protocol, contributing to both smart contracts and backend services across multiple blockchain environments. Participated in the design and implementation of a new Cosmos-based blockchain, including core protocol components and Interchain Security integration. Developed and maintained smart contracts and backend logic using Rust, Golang, and TypeScript. Took part in architectural discussions around cross-chain interactions, protocol upgrades, and production readiness. Collaborated with distributed teams on debugging, incident response, and long-term system evolution.
Senior Backend NodeJS Developer
Aggregion 2020 - 2021
Developed backend services for data-driven and analytical systems using Node.js. Designed and maintained APIs and backend logic with a focus on performance and reliability. Worked with databases and caching layers, optimizing data access patterns. Collaborated closely with frontend and product teams on system integration and feature delivery. Contributed to improving backend architecture and operational stability.
Senior Fullstack JS Developer
Decision Mapper 2019 - 2020
Architected and developed educational and corporate systems with NodeJS / React stack.
Development Team leader
U-Software 2015 - 2019
Led backend development for a high-traffic online platform spanning web and mobile clients. Designed backend architecture and managed backend–frontend interactions. Set up CI/CD pipelines and production infrastructure. Implemented and maintained multiple payment system integrations. Mentored developers and coordinated technical delivery across the team.
Team leader
Betcity 2008 - 2015
Worked on a high-load sports gambling platform with significant traffic and transaction volume. Designed and maintained distributed backend systems and internal tools. Integrated and supported multiple payment systems and internal services. Contributed to system scalability, reliability, and operational stability over long-term production use.
Skills
cosmos
solidity
typescript
solana
english
russian