Nik

BACKEND ENGINEER • TYPESCRIPT • HIGH-PERFORMANCE APIs • CRYPTO TRADING
Verona, Italia
7+ years backend experience
Trading platforms • APIs • Databases
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Profile

Backend engineer with 7+ years building scalable, high-throughput systems. Founder of Kaze, a non-custodial Solana trading terminal serving active traders. Expert in TypeScript/Node.js backend development, optimized API design, PostgreSQL/Oracle database systems, and crypto trading platform architecture. Proven track record building backend services for concurrent user bases with focus on low latency and reliability.

Experience

Founder & Backend Engineer

Kaze — Non-custodial Solana trading terminal

Jul 2024 — Present
  • Built backend services for a non-custodial trading platform serving active traders with real-time market data and execution flows.
  • Designed and implemented TypeScript/Node.js API endpoints for trading operations, wallet integrations, and user settings.
  • Architected PostgreSQL database schema and optimized queries for high-performance, low-latency trading data access.
  • Developed microservices handling concurrent user requests with focus on reliability and sub-100ms response times.

Python Backend Engineer

Hydra Launchpad — Crypto trading platform APIs

Aug 2022 — Aug 2023
  • Built, maintained, and scaled RESTful API services serving multiple clients in production.
  • Optimized backend systems for high throughput and reliability, handling concurrent requests efficiently.
  • Designed robust API endpoints with proper error handling, authentication, and rate limiting.

Backend Developer

Whirltools — Blockchain-integrated Web Apps

Jan 2024 — May 2024
  • Developed TypeScript/JavaScript backend services for Web3 applications with blockchain integration.
  • Built scalable backend architecture supporting frontend applications and third-party integrations.

Database Administrator

CAD IT Gruppo Cedacri — Enterprise database systems

Oct 2021 — Jul 2024
  • Designed and optimized PostgreSQL and Oracle SQL databases for high-performance, high-reliability use cases.
  • Performance monitoring, query optimization, and database tuning for systems serving thousands of concurrent users.
  • Implemented database security, data migration strategies, and automated maintenance scripts.

System Administrator & Backend Developer

CAD IT Gruppo Cedacri — IT infrastructure & automation

May 2017 — Jul 2024
  • Built and maintained internal backend scripts and automation tools using Python and shell scripting.
  • System administration, network design, and infrastructure management for enterprise-scale operations.
  • IT project management and performance monitoring for critical business systems.

Backend Expertise

High-Performance API Development

TypeScript • Node.js • REST APIs • Microservices

  • Built optimized API endpoints serving thousands of concurrent users with sub-100ms response times.
  • Designed robust backend services with proper error handling, authentication, rate limiting, and monitoring.
  • Experience with microservices architecture, service communication, and distributed systems.

Database Optimization & Design

PostgreSQL • Oracle SQL • Query Optimization

  • 7+ years designing and optimizing databases for high-performance, high-reliability production systems.
  • Expertise in query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning for low-latency data access.
  • Database schema design, data migration, and automated maintenance for enterprise-scale applications.

Crypto Trading Platform Backend

Solana • Web3 • Real-time data • Trading APIs

  • Built backend services for non-custodial trading terminal handling real-time market data and execution flows.
  • Integrated blockchain APIs, wallet services, and on-chain data providers for trading platform functionality.
  • Experience with Solana ecosystem, Web3 protocols, and crypto trading platform architecture.

Technical Skills

TypeScriptNode.jsBun.jsPythonREST APIsMicroservicesPostgreSQLOracle SQLDatabase OptimizationSolanaWeb3System Architecture

Education

ITIS G. Marconi Verona

Diploma Istituto Tecnico e Professionale, Informatica

Sep 2013 — Jun 2018
  • Specialized in computer science with focus on software development, networking, and system architecture.
  • Graduated with strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and database systems.

Key Strengths

  • Backend expertise: 7+ years building scalable TypeScript/Node.js/Python backend services for production systems.
  • High-performance APIs: designed and optimized API endpoints serving thousands of concurrent users with low latency.
  • Trading platform experience: founder of non-custodial Solana trading terminal; built backend services for crypto trading platforms.
  • Database optimization: deep expertise in PostgreSQL/Oracle SQL design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Autonomous delivery: proven ability to work independently, drive projects to completion, and maintain high code quality.
  • Production-ready: experience building and maintaining backend systems in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

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Availability

REMOTE • VERONA • FULL-TIME • AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY