Senior Software Engineer - Prime Trade

Leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.
$180,000 - $240,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain

Description For Senior Software Engineer - Prime Trade

BitGo, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider founded in 2013, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Prime Trade team in Toronto. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of financial technology and blockchain, helping to shape the future of digital asset trading and custody.

The position requires strong backend development skills, particularly in TypeScript/Node.js and SQL databases, with a focus on building robust APIs and services for financial operations. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing critical infrastructure that powers trading, clearing, settlement, and digital asset lending services.

As a senior engineer, you'll take ownership of features from conception to deployment, collaborate across teams, and mentor other engineers. The role demands expertise in microservices architecture, API design, and a solid understanding of distributed systems. The position offers competitive compensation ($180,000 - $240,000 CAD) plus equity and benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about cryptocurrencies and want to contribute to transforming the financial markets. The role requires full-time presence in the Toronto office, fostering collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving. BitGo's culture emphasizes ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication, making it an ideal environment for engineers who value technical excellence and want to make a significant impact in the digital asset space.

The company serves thousands of institutions, including major brands and exchanges, handling a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions. As the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider globally, BitGo offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology while solving complex technical challenges at scale.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer - Prime Trade

  • Design and build strong, resilient, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to power financial services
  • Own functionality and scalability features from inception to deployment and customer integration
  • Expose and document functionality to the UI, third-party developers, and internal/external tooling
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure consistency in technical requirements
  • Provide mentorship through code reviews and education on best practices

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer - Prime Trade

TypeScript
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MySQL
React
  • 5+ years of back-end, server-side software development
  • Algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis skills
  • Strong experience with TypeScript/Node.JS
  • Strong experience with SQL databases (Postgres or MySQL)
  • Strong experience with RESTful API design
  • Experience with unit and functional testing and debugging
  • Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures
  • Experience with Git/GitHub, code review tools, CI tools, JIRA, Confluence
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable with on-call rotations for system support

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