Vice President, Software Engineering (Back-End)

Galaxy Digital • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

We are looking for a collaborative and experienced back-end engineer with 6+ years of hands-on development in Go, specializing in building scalable, secure systems. The ideal candidate will be comfortable designing and maintaining gRPC microservices, and will have a solid grasp of containerization, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices. This role requires working well with others to solve complex problems, contribute to system design, and ensure smooth, reliable operations. A proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies to enhance performance and efficiency is essential.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in back-end development, with a focus on Go (Golang)
• Strong knowledge of gRPC and Protocol Buffers
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Good understanding of network protocols and system security
• Familiarity with Envoy or similar service mesh tools
• Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Familiarity with version control (Git)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
• Background in distributed systems and fault-tolerant design
• Familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain large-scale back-end systems using Go (Golang)
• Implement and optimize microservices using gRPC and Protocol Buffers
• Build and manage containerized services and infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Ensure security compliance and best practices in back-end development
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure and system issues
• Monitor performance, reliability, and security of back-end services
• Document system architecture, design, and deployment processes
• Develop and support automation for back-end workflows
• Contribute to technical decision-making and system design
• Stay informed on industry trends and apply them to improve systems

Benefits

• 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 Headspace
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities