Job description
Who We Are: Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.
Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
To learn more about our businesses and products, visit 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.
This role is fully remote and candidates must be in either eastern or central time zone to qualify.
What You’ll Do:
- Design, develop, and optimize responsive, user-centric web and mobile app interfaces using modern front-end technologies.
- Work closely with 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 senior role.
- Experience working in high-growth software startup(s).
- 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].
