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VP, Backend Developer - Finance Engineering

New York, NY

Who We Are:
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.
 
Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
 
We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
 
Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
 
To learn more about our businesses and products, visit 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.

What You’ll Do:

  • Architect, design, and develop robust, scalable backend services using Go, PostgreSQL, Kafka.
  • Develop and optimize complex SQL queries; manage and maintain relational databases.
  • Integrate and support messaging platforms, including Kafka and RabbitMQ.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable software solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and contribute to the establishment of best practices.
  • Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance existing systems to ensure high performance and scalability.
  • Document technical solutions and processes clearly and concisely.
  • Able to work on multiple projects and manage the timeline effectively.
  • Willing to learn new technologies.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years of hands-on Go (Golang) development.
  • Strong expertise in SQL and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  • Proven experience with messaging platforms, including Kafka and RabbitMQ.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Terraform, Jenkins pipelines etc.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Datadog, Grafana, Kibana.

Bonus Points: 

  • Prior experience with C#, C++, and/or Java
  • Experience collaborating with finance business team
  • Experience with lightweight UI technologies such as HTMX, Alpine JS, Svelte, or CSS
  • Experience with Python and PySpark
  • Experience with data warehouse/lake solutions like snowflake or databricks
  • Experience with google protocol buffer and GRPC.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
  • Employee Resource Groups

*Benefits may vary depending on location.

The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.

Base Salary Range

$170,000 - $220,000 USD

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. 

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