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Position Overview
Location: Remote
Type: Freelance
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: Competitive, project-based with potential for long-term collaboration
About Us
We’re a creative studio working at the intersection of crypto, tech, and design. Our work spans experimental dApps, protocol integrations, NFT ecosystems, and Web3-first products. Every project is different — some are sprints, some become long-term builds. We stay lean, adapt fast, and collaborate with talented freelancers to bring bold ideas to life.
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The Role
We’re looking for a freelance back-end blockchain developer to help architect and implement secure, scalable infrastructure for decentralized applications. You’ll focus on smart contract logic, API layers, server-side systems, and Web3 integrations. You should be comfortable working independently, making architectural decisions, and collaborating closely with front-end developers and researchers.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain back-end infrastructure for Web3 applications
– Write, test, and deploy smart contracts (Solidity, Vyper, or similar)
– Build APIs and middleware for interacting with smart contracts and off-chain systems
– Integrate Web3 tools and services (e.g. Infura, The Graph, IPFS)
– Set up and maintain database systems (PostgreSQL or MongoDB)
– Ensure scalability, performance, and security of backend components
– Collaborate with front-end and product teams to ship complete features
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Required Stack & Skills
- Smart Contracts: Solidity – Hardhat – Foundry – Ethers.js / Web3.js
– Backend: Node.js – Express.js – PostgreSQL or MongoDB
– API Development: REST – GraphQL
– Web3 Tools: The Graph – IPFS – Infura – Alchemy – WalletConnect
– Security: Basic audit practices – gas optimization – safe contract design
– Version Control: Git – GitHub
– Testing & QA: Mocha – Chai – Hardhat tests – or similar
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Bonus Points
- Experience with event-driven systems and real-time data
– Familiarity with Layer 2s and EVM-compatible chains
– Knowledge of serverless architecture or containerization (Docker, AWS Lambda)
– Contributions to open-source blockchain projects
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You’re a Good Fit If You
- Know your way around both blockchain internals and backend engineering
– Can work fast without breaking things
– Communicate clearly and follow through reliably
– Have strong opinions on clean code and security best practices
– Have a solid GitHub or track record of smart contract work
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How to Apply
We hire exclusively through Web3Talent — a Telegram mini app with a human-powered vetting layer. Every profile is reviewed manually. If you pass moderation, your application lands directly with the Astrona team.
We only consider complete profiles. Kit yours out — bio, crypto experience, portfolio links, socials. Empty profiles won't be reviewed.
Apply via Web3Talent →