AI-Driven Backend Engineer: TypeScript & Node.js APIs

Company: ArtOfBlockchain
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Location: London
Job Description:

Elliptic builds AI-powered compliance and risk intelligence tools that help organizations investigate blockchain transactions and detect financial crime. Their platform processes large-scale blockchain data to enable faster, more accurate decision-making for compliance teams.

This role sits within the Automation Forge team, focused on backend systems and AI integrations powering Elliptic’s copilot. You’ll design APIs, event-driven workflows, and services that transform blockchain data into actionable insights using AI and LLM frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and event-driven systems using TypeScript and Node.js• Develop APIs and workflows integrating AI and LLM frameworks for intelligent features• Design, optimize, and query data models across relational and NoSQL databases• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features from concept to production• Participate in technical design reviews, planning sessions, and code reviews• Contribute to infrastructure and observability practices, ensuring production readiness

Requirements

Core Requirements• 3–6 years of backend engineering experience using TypeScript and Node.js (e.g., NestJS, Express)• Proven ability to design and maintain robust APIs and integrate with external systems• Hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, S3) in production• Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL or similar) and familiarity with NoSQL systems• Strong analytical approach to system design and technical trade-offs• Effective communication and collaboration across engineering, product, and design teams

Nice to Have• Familiarity with LangChain or other LLM/AI frameworks• Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, or infrastructure-as-code tools• Experience with observability platforms (e.g., Datadog)• Familiarity with distributed or event-driven systems (SNS, SQS)• Interest in cryptocurrency, blockchain, or compliance domains

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with option to work remotely up to 90 days/year• £500 home office setup budget• $1,000 annual learning & development budget• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave• Private health insurance (Vitality)• Mental health support (Spill)• Life assurance (4x salary coverage)• £100 crypto allocation• Cycle to Work scheme

If you’re tracking backend and compliance-focused hiring in Web3, this role reflects the growing demand for AI-integrated blockchain analytics systems. Browse more roles at Home | ArtofBlockchain

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Posted: May 30th, 2026