Strong fit for junior Python developers with backend experience who are interested in blockchain and can commit to hybrid work arrangements.
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Original posting from Merklescience via Lever
⚡️ About Merkle Science
Merkle Science provides blockchain transaction monitoring and intelligence solutions for web3 companies, digital asset service providers, financial institutions, law enforcement and government agencies to detect, investigate and prevent illicit use of cryptocurrencies. Our vision is to make cryptocurrencies safe and provide infrastructure for the safe and compliant growth of cryptocurrencies.
Merkle Science is headquartered in New York with offices in Singapore, Bangalore and London. The team has combined experience across Bank of America, Paypal, Luno, Thomson Reuters and Amazon. The company has raised over US$27 MM from SIG, Beco, Republic, DCG, Kenetic, GGV and several others.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Python(Django/FastAPI)
Write efficient queries and manage data models in PostgreSQL
Work with Redis for caching, queues, and improving service performance
Collaborate with frontend and QA engineers to ship end-to-end features
Write clean, tested, well-documented code and participate in code reviews
Debug and optimize existing services for performance and scale
Work with large datasets related to blockchain transactions (exposure to tools like ClickHouse is a plus)
Required Skills
Strong fundamentals in Python and object-oriented programming
Understanding of Django/FastAPI or any Python web framework
Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) — schema design, indexing, query optimization
Basic understanding of caching concepts and tools like Redis
Understanding of REST API design principles
Strong problem-solving and DSA fundamentals (arrays, trees, graphs, hashing)
Familiarity with Git and collaborative version control workflows
Good to Have
Exposure to Docker/containers
Familiarity with message queues (Celery, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Personal projects, open-source contributions, or competitive programming profile
Curiosity about blockchain/crypto — no prior crypto knowledge required
Exposure to relevant AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar AI-assisted coding tools)
Eligibility
Final year (graduating 2027) B.Tech/B.E./Dual Degree students
From IIT / NIT / IIIT only
CSE, IT, or closely related computer science branches only
Strong academic record and demonstrated coding ability (via projects, competitive programming, or coursework)
Preference given to candidates with open-source contributions, external/personal projects beyond academic coursework, and prior internship experience
Duration: 1 year
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days/week in office, 2 days work-from-home)
Stipend: [As per company policy]
Post-internship: High performers may be offered a full-time role, subject to a 2-year service lock-in period
❤️ Well Being, Compensation and Benefits
We care about your well-being. Along with excellent health insurance, we offer flexible time off, learning & development initiatives and hours that are designed to provide work/life balance. We regularly host team-building sessions and encourage discussions around mental health.
We reward talent and believe in acknowledging people for their contributions. We offer industry-leading compensation, along with generous equity. As a rapidly growing business, there are endless opportunities to grow your career with Merkle Science.
Source: Merklescience careers (Lever)