Backend Developer Position
We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to join our team at Galaxy. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize robust software backends that power our web and mobile applications.
* You will work with a team of developers, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our platforms while collaborating with front-end, product, and infrastructure teams.
* Your expertise will drive the architecture of our products, supporting Galaxy's mission to innovate in the crypto economy.
This role is fully remote and candidates must be in either eastern or central time zone to qualify.
Main Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems, APIs, and databases that support business applications.
* 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.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 7+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
* Specific experience with brokerages.
* 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Prior experience working in a startup, taking a product from zero to one.
* Experience in financial markets or brokerages.