Galaxy Logo

Galaxy

Senior Back End Developer

Job Posted 9 Days Ago Posted 9 Days Ago
Remote
Senior level
Remote
Senior level
Design, develop, and optimize back-end systems for web and mobile applications while ensuring reliability, security, and performance. Collaborate with various teams and promote best practices in software development.
The summary above was generated by AI

Who We Are:

At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy’s CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global offices across North America, Europe and Asia.

Additional information about the Company's businesses and products is available on www.galaxy.com.

What We Value:

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

  • Seek Excellence.
  • Be Selective To Be Effective.
  • Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
  • Disagree Transparently.
  • Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
  • Build Dream Teams.

Who You Are:

This role is a Senior Back End Developer for an exciting new business initiative at Galaxy. In this position, you’ll design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable software back end that powers our web and mobile applications for a new product offering. You will join a team of back-end developers, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our platforms while collaborating with front-end, product, and infrastructure teams. Your expertise will help drive the architecture of our product offerings, supporting Galaxy’s mission to innovate in the crypto economy.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance back-end systems, APIs, and databases that support the business’s web and mobile applications.
  • Help foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features and services.
  • Architect scalable, secure, and efficient server-side solutions that meet fintech industry standards and handle high transaction volumes.
  • Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment, including code reviews and automated testing frameworks.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in back-end development, blockchain, and fintech to recommend innovative improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of experience in back-end development, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
  • Hands-on development experience in Node, Express, TypeScript and related frameworks like Nest.js to build REST API's and other services.
  • Strong experience with SQL and some exposure to NoSQL is nice to have.
  • Experience with Microservices and Event based architecture.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience in using Caching and Messaging Queues like Kafka.
  • Experience using Postman and Git / Bitbucket.

Bonus Points:

  • Prior experience working in a startup, taking a product from zero to one.
  • Experience in financial markets or brokerages.

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com. 

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
Bitbucket
Docker
Express
GCP
Git
Kafka
Kubernetes
Nest.Js
Node.js
NoSQL
Postman
SQL
Typescript
HQ

Galaxy New York, New York, USA Office

Galaxy has a new home, on Vesey Street! With expansive views of the Hudson River and easy access to nearby subway and ferry stations, our location can't be beat! We are also just steps from Brookfield place, which offers some great lunch, coffee and drinks options!

Similar Jobs

6 Days Ago
Remote
Hybrid
2 Locations
145K-160K Annually
Mid level
145K-160K Annually
Mid level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Software
Develop backend services using Golang and PostgreSQL, write tests, peer review code, and ensure software security and maintainability.
Top Skills: Ci/CdDockerGoOpenapiPostgresProtocol BuffersRamlSwagger
10 Days Ago
Easy Apply
Remote
3 Locations
Easy Apply
Senior level
Senior level
eCommerce • Software • Design • SEO
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll design and implement scalable backend services, manage access control, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high-quality code and collaborating with product teams.
Top Skills: Amazon Web ServicesApolloEc2GraphQLJavaScriptKafkaLambdasMongoDBNode.jsS3Typescript
2 Days Ago
Easy Apply
Remote
United States
Easy Apply
118K-252K Annually
Senior level
118K-252K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Automation
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will maintain compliance tools, develop automated solutions for financial compliance, analyze code changes, and collaborate with auditors to ensure regulatory adherence.
Top Skills: Compliance ReportingData AnalysisGitRuby On Rails

What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene

As the undisputed financial capital of the world, New York City is an epicenter of startup funding activity. The city has a thriving fintech scene and is a major player in verticals ranging from AI to biotech, cybersecurity and digital media. It also has universities like NYU, Columbia and Cornell Tech attracting students and researchers from across the globe, providing the ecosystem with a constant influx of world-class talent. And its East Coast location and three international airports make it a perfect spot for European companies establishing a foothold in the United States.

Key Facts About NYC Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
  • Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory
By clicking Apply you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account