Galaxy

Senior Back End Developer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FintechIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Primarily Remote (with potential for occasional travel)
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not specified

About Galaxy: 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

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Not specified

Application Instructions

  • Not specified

Skills

Backend Development
Scalability
Robust Software Design
API Development
Database Optimization
Web and Mobile Backend

Galaxy

Provides secure investment solutions for cryptocurrencies

About Galaxy

Galaxy.com provides access to cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based assets, primarily targeting institutional clients such as companies and investors. Their investment solutions include both passive funds, which allow for exposure to digital assets without active management, and active funds managed by experienced crypto experts. These funds are designed to meet the high standards of institutional investors. Galaxy.com generates revenue through management fees on assets under management and offers comprehensive solutions for securely managing blockchain assets without third-party custody. The company also focuses on education and research, partnering with data providers like Bloomberg to deliver reliable information and offering resources like masterclasses to help clients understand digital assets. The goal of Galaxy.com is to lead in the digital asset space by providing secure, reliable, and expertly managed investment options for sophisticated investors.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$17.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program

Risks

Competition from tokenization startups like Plume could challenge Galaxy's market position.
Financial restructuring of companies like Rhodium may pose financial risks to Galaxy.
Upsized $350 million offering could increase financial leverage and risk for Galaxy.

Differentiation

Galaxy.com offers both passive and active investment funds for digital assets.
The company provides end-to-end solutions for secure blockchain asset management.
Galaxy.com emphasizes education with masterclasses and digital asset academies.

Upsides

Increased interest in tokenization opens new investment opportunities for Galaxy.com.
Partnerships like Tencent Music suggest potential in entertainment sector for blockchain use.
Appointment of Tony Paquette as CFO could enhance financial strategies and fund management.

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