Senior Software Engineer - Platform

About the position

BitGo is a prominent provider of digital asset solutions, specializing in custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services. Since its establishment in 2013, the company has been dedicated to empowering clients to securely navigate the digital asset realm. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo caters to numerous institutions, including renowned brands, exchanges, platforms, and millions of retail investors globally. Serving as a key player in the digital economy, BitGo manages a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and stands as the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly comprehend developers' utilization of Node.js and TypeScript at BitGo to develop optimal solutions and abstractions for diverse use cases, steering and refining recommended practices.
• Conceptualize, construct, and enhance scalable platform services and Node.js-based tools to support BitGo's high-performance custody, wallet, and financial services platforms.
• Provide and integrate libraries, frameworks, and workflows enabling developers to efficiently craft software within the BitGo ecosystem.
• Create tools and workflows to increase engineering velocity, encompassing deployment pipelines, testing frameworks, and service abstractions.
• Continuously enhance operational excellence through a culture of learning and proactive investments in reliability and resiliency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and uphold standards for API design, platform performance, and overall system architecture.

Requirements

• Extensive proficiency in Node.js, npm, and TypeScript, emphasizing the development of reliable backend systems.
• Robust experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and familiarity with API lifecycle management.
• Proficient in testing and debugging, along with competency in Git, CI/CD tools, and agile development practices.
• Outstanding problem-solving capabilities, adept in algorithm design and complexity analysis.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures, knowledge of containers, and orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on involvement in enhancing developer productivity via internal tooling or frameworks.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and experience with event streaming platforms such as Kafka.
• Capacity to ensure clarity and drive alignment across various stakeholder groups.
• An inquisitive and proactive learner.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
• 100% company paid health insurance for employees, partners, and dependents.
• Up to a 4% 401k company match, paid parental leave, and vacation.
• Free commuter/parking pass, complimentary custom lunches, dinners, and snacks.
• Provision of computer equipment and workplace furniture tailored to individual needs.
• A stimulating startup environment with exceptional colleagues.