backend developer for blockchain infrastructure

backend developer for blockchain infrastructure

Full-Time On-site
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Описание:

Galaxy delivers onchain infrastructure connecting institutions to digital assets through trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization. It also develops and operates data center infrastructure for AI and HPC workloads.

Задачи:

  • Build and own backend systems, APIs, services, Ethereum data pipelines and indexers, staking and validator infrastructure integrations, and monitoring and operational tooling
  • Own system design end-to-end, from architecture and implementation through testing, deployment, and observability
  • Integrate with Ethereum execution-layer and consensus-layer clients
  • Contribute to Liquid Collective and other staking and blockchain infrastructure projects across Galaxy
  • Define and uphold standards for API design, distributed-systems testing, reliability, fault tolerance, security, and key management
  • Translate product and protocol requirements into technical specifications before development
  • Use AI-assisted development workflows, including Claude Code, MCP, and agent-based tooling
  • Collaborate with protocol, product, and infrastructure teams
  • Mentor engineers through code reviews and design feedback
  • Improve the team’s engineering practices and the quality of its output
  • Champion thoughtful AI adoption to improve team performance and business outcomes
  • Use generative AI, automation platforms, and data copilots to improve productivity, decision‑making, and output quality

Требования:

  • 7+ Years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong experience building backend systems in Golang
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems
  • Experience with blockchain systems, preferably Ethereum, including execution and consensus layers, node operation, and data flow
  • Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Helm, and GitOps, such as Flux
  • Strong testing practices for complex and stateful systems
  • Experience working in remote, asynchronous teams
  • High agency, low ego, end-to-end ownership, and accountability for quality
  • Будет плюсом: hands‑on experience with Ethereum nodes, validator or staking infrastructure, understanding of proof‑of‑stake mechanisms, experience building blockchain indexers, data pipelines, dApps, or Solidity smart contracts, familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows, open‑source contributions, Rust experience

Условия:

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • Paid flexible time off 3% 401(K) company contribution
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Competitive family planning benefits for US employees
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace

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backend developer for blockchain infrastructure employer: Galaxy

At Galaxy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our equity participation, flexible time off, and comprehensive health benefits, ensuring that our team members are not only well-supported but also empowered to thrive in their careers. With unique perks like crypto education opportunities and a focus on mental health, we create an environment where talented individuals can truly make an impact in the evolving world of crypto trading systems.

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Contact Details:

Galaxy Recruitment Team