Our DEX platform uses Next.js primarily for quick API route updates with minimal server overhead. This is a prototype stage; we plan to migrate to Vite or plain React with a dedicated server post pineapple lite phase.

Core Stack

Framework: Next.js 15+

Language: Mainly JavaScript ES6+, with some TypeScript

State Management: Zustand for state handling

Styling: CSS3, featuring a custom design system and responsive layouts

Wagmi: v2.16.3

Viem: v2.7.15

Ethers.js: v6.14.4

Reown AppKit: v1.8.1

Web3 & Blockchain Expertise

Ethereum Development:

• Deep understanding of Ethereum, EVM, and smart contract interactions, including wallet connectivity, robust transaction management, error recovery, and user feedback systems.
• DeFi Protocols: Hands-on experience with DEX platforms, trading interfaces, slippage, and advanced DeFi mechanisms.
• Multi-chain Development: Experience with multi-chain applications.
• Token Standards: Deep knowledge of ERC-20 and other token standards, as well as gas mechanics and optimization strategies for efficient trading.,

Architecture, Scalability & API Integration API Development:

• Building RESTful APIs and handling real-time data for trading and price feeds.
• Database Systems: Knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL) and effective caching strategies for scalable backend operations.
• Performance Monitoring: Application monitoring, optimization, and basic Git workflows for collaborative development.
• Meta-Aggregator Development: Creating intelligent routing systems and DEX aggregation algorithms for optimal liquidity and routing.
• Microservices: Contributing to a microservices architecture to ensure scalability and reliability.

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of hands-on DeFi development experience, including previous work on DEX platforms, trading interfaces, and DeFi protocols.
• Experience with multi-chain applications and DEX aggregation algorithms.
• Deep understanding of MEV, slippage, price aggregation, and other DeFi-specific concepts.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Use Jira and manage assigned tasks
• Monitor Discord Dex channels, log issues on Jira
• Debug Web3 interactions and address user issues
• Coordinate with lead developer on urgent tasks
• Develop trading features and UI elements
• Optimize performance and enhance UX

You Might Work On:

Cross-Chain Swap Implementation

• Integrate new bridge protocols for seamless cross-chain asset transfers
• Build user interfaces for complex multi-step cross-chain operations
• Implement transaction tracking across multiple blockchains
• Optimize gas costs and transaction timing for cross-chain swaps

Meta-Aggregator

• Create intelligent routing algorithms that find best prices across multiple aggregators
• Build real-time price comparison interfaces
• Develop APIs for external protocol integrations

Advanced Trading Features

• Implement portfolio tracking and P&L calculations
• Create advanced charting and technical analysis tools,
• Develop automated trading strategies and DCA features