Director, Backend Engineering - Brokerage

TL;DR

Director, Backend Engineering - Brokerage (Node/TypeScript): Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable back-end systems, APIs, and databases that power web and mobile applications with an accent on scalable, secure server-side architecture for high transaction volumes. Focus on leading microservices and event-based architecture, ensuring reliability and performance, and adopting AI tools to improve productivity and business outcomes.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $275,000 - $300,000 USD

Company

Galaxy is a digital assets and data center infrastructure company building products at the intersection of finance and technology.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance back-end systems, APIs, and databases for web and mobile applications.
• Architect scalable, secure, and efficient server-side solutions that meet fintech standards and handle high transaction volumes.
• Collaborate with front-end, product, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features and services.
• Implement code quality practices, testing, and deployment workflows (including code reviews and automated testing frameworks).
• Drive technical excellence through continuous learning and collaboration.
• Champion the thoughtful adoption of AI and use AI tools (e.g., generative AI and automation platforms) to improve productivity and decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of back-end development experience, including at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience from a retail brokerage.
• Hands-on development with Node, Express, TypeScript, and related frameworks such as Nest.js to build REST APIs and services.
• Strong SQL experience; NoSQL exposure is a plus.
• Experience with microservices and event-based architecture; familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Nice to have

• Experience with caching and messaging queues such as Kafka.
• Experience using Postman and Git/Bitbucket.
• Startup experience (taking a product from zero to one).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible time off (unlimited paid vacation days) and 11 company-paid holidays.
• Company-paid sick leave and health/protective benefits for employees and dependents.
• 3% 401(k) company contribution and generous paid parental leave.
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace.
• Opportunities to learn about the crypto industry and access to employee resource groups.

Hiring process

• Interviews to evaluate back-end architecture, API/service design, and leadership experience.
• Technical discussions focused on Node/TypeScript, microservices/event-driven systems, and reliability/security practices.
• Final evaluation of fit for the brokerage-focused product initiative.