Lead Backend Developer (Mortgage)
Company: Galaxy
Location: New York City
Salary: $175k - $240k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-06-04
About this role
- This role is a Senior Back End Developer for an exciting new business initiative at Galaxy. In this position, you’ll design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable software back end that powers our web and mobile applications for a new product offering
- You will join a team of back-end developers, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our platforms while collaborating with front-end, product, and infrastructure teams. Your expertise will help drive the architecture of our product offerings, supporting Galaxy’s mission to innovate in the crypto economy
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance back-end systems, APIs, and databases that support the business’s web and mobile applications
- Help foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
- Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features and services
- Architect scalable, secure, and efficient server-side solutions that meet fintech industry standards and handle high transaction volumes
- Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment, including code reviews and automated testing frameworks
- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in back-end development, blockchain, and fintech to recommend innovative improvements
- Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work
### Benefits
- Equity Exposure for All Employees - Through broad and meaningful equity participation, we desire to have our employees work collaboratively and act as long-term shareholders
- 401(k) Contributions- Galaxy offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 3% employer contribution and access to both Traditional and Roth options (US-only)
- Flexible Time Off and...