Job description
Who We Are:
At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy’s CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global offices across North America, Europe and Asia.
Additional information about the Company’s businesses and products is available on www.galaxy.com.
What We Value:
We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.
- Seek Excellence.
- Be Selective To Be Effective.
- Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
- Disagree Transparently.
- Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
- Build Dream Teams.
Who You Are:
This role is an opportunity to be a primary developer and leader within a small team working on an exciting new initiative at Galaxy. As the Lead Front End Developer, you’ll spearhead the development of intuitive, high-performance user interface for our web and mobile apps, ensuring a seamless user experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize front-end solutions while mentoring junior developers. Your role will also involve conducting code reviews, implementing new features, and maintaining cross-system compatibility to meet our high standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of responsive, user-centric web and mobile app interfaces using modern front-end technologies.
- Mentor and guide a team of front-end developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and back-end engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Ensure the scalability, security, and accessibility of front-end applications, adhering to fintech industry standards and regulations.
- Drive the adoption of best practices, code reviews, and testing strategies to maintain high-quality deliverables.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends in front-end development and fintech to recommend and implement innovative solutions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of experience in front-end development of both web and mobile applications, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
- Experience working in high-growth software startup(s).
- Experience managing software engineers.
- Industry experience in fintech or financial software.
- Proficiency in modern frameworks such as React and React Native.
- Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
Bonus Points:
- Prior experience working in a fintech or financial services environment.
- Familiarity with cryptocurrency or blockchain integration in front-end applications.
Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].
