
VP, Backend Developer - Finance Engineering
Galaxy DigitalNew York, NY
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Job Description
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.
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