Senior Backend Engineer at BitGo

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FintechIndustries

Requirements

At least 4 years of back-end, server-side software development
Great at algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
Strong experience with Node.JS, JavaScript, Java, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
Strong experience with RESTful API design
Strong communication skills
Experience in Git/GitHub and branching methodologies, code review tools, CI tools, JIRA, Confluence, etc
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or another technical discipline from a top university
Understanding and experience working in DeFi or centralized financial industry (preferred)
Understanding and strong interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain industry (preferred)
Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Golang, TypeScript (preferred)

Responsibilities

Build strong, resilient, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to power our wallet services: hot and cold wallets, indexing, staking, and SDK services
Own functionality and scalability features by taking responsibility from inception to deployment and customer integration
Expose and document functionality to the UI, third-party developers, and our internal and external tooling
Collaborate closely with all engineering teams to ensure consistency in understanding of technical requirements and overall work quality
Provide mentorship to your peers in the broader engineering team through code reviews and education on best practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

APIsBlockchainWalletsIndexingStakingSDKScalabilityCode Review

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Backend Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

Required skills include at least 4 years of back-end software development, strong experience with Node.JS, JavaScript, Java, PostgreSQL and MongoDB, RESTful API design, algorithm design, problem solving, complexity analysis, strong communication skills, experience with Git/GitHub, CI tools, JIRA, Confluence, and a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar from a top university.

What is the company culture like at BitGo?

BitGo values open communication, transparency, taking ownership, and a high level of craftsmanship, while sharing a vision to deliver trust in digital assets. The team emphasizes collaboration with engineers, product managers, and security experts.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Backend Engineer position?

Strong candidates have at least 4 years of back-end experience, proficiency in Node.JS, JavaScript, Java, databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB, RESTful APIs, and tools like Git and JIRA, plus sharing BitGo's values of ownership and craftsmanship; preferred experience in DeFi, crypto, blockchain, Kubernetes, Docker, Golang, or TypeScript.

BitGo

Custodial services for digital assets

About BitGo

BitGo provides secure and efficient solutions for institutional clients in the digital currency market, focusing on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The company offers custodial services to securely store digital assets, multi-signature wallets that require multiple approvals for transactions, and APIs that allow clients to integrate these services into their platforms. BitGo also provides staking services, enabling clients to earn rewards by validating transactions on blockchain networks. Unlike many competitors, BitGo emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the FATF Travel Rule, ensuring that clients can navigate the complexities of the digital currency market safely. The goal of BitGo is to support institutional investors by offering reliable and compliant services that enhance the security and management of digital assets.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$165.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees