atGalaxy

Jul 22

Posted by Galaxy
Jul 22, 2024

Galaxy is a forward-thinking financial services firm with a strong presence in key global financial hubs, including Hong Kong, London, New York, and The Bahamas. Specializing in derivatives trading, Galaxy places a significant emphasis on digital assets and the cryptocurrency market. The company is committed to leveraging quantitative analysis, risk management, and innovative trading strategies to enhance profitability and expand its market-leading franchise.

The team at Galaxy is composed of highly skilled professionals with a deep understanding of financial markets and cutting-edge technologies. Employees at Galaxy enjoy competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health and protective benefits, and opportunities for continual learning and professional development in the rapidly evolving crypto industry. The company's dynamic and collaborative culture ensures a supportive environment where entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork are highly valued.

Who You Are:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Engineering Technical Lead to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in designing and building scalable, well-abstracted, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to integrate blockchains and staking functionality into our custody platforms. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with deep expertise in Java, SQL, databases, Kubernetes (k8s), Docker, and has a strong understanding of cryptocurrency technologies.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, well-abstracted, and robust APIs, libraries, and services.
Integrate blockchain and staking functionality into our custody platforms.
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of skilled software engineers.
Ensure high-quality code through best practices, code reviews, and automated testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on Java development.
Extensive experience with SQL and database management.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (k8s) and Docker for containerization.
Strong understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, including staking mechanisms.
Proven track record of designing and building scalable, high-performance systems and APIs.
Experience in leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
Prior experience in the fintech or financial services industry.
Experience with Staking and Custody in Blockchain technologies.

Bonus Points:

Experience with other programming languages such as Python, Go, or C++.
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
Understanding of security best practices in software development.

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
Company paid Holidays (11)
Company paid sick leave
Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
3% 401(k) company contribution
Generous paid Parental Leave
Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
Free daily snacks in-office
Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
Employee Resource Groups