Senior Backend Engineer

Leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

BitGo, established in 2013, stands as the premier infrastructure provider for digital asset solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement from regulated cold storage. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo processes a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and holds the distinction of being the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider globally.

The Senior Backend Engineer role at BitGo's Bangalore office presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cryptocurrency infrastructure. The position demands strong technical expertise in Node.js/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, with a focus on building robust APIs and services for wallet operations. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills.

What makes this role particularly compelling is its impact on the cryptocurrency ecosystem. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that handles significant Bitcoin transactions, requiring a strong focus on security and reliability. The position offers a blend of technical challenges, from scaling solutions to implementing security features, while working with a global team of talented professionals.

The company culture emphasizes values such as open communication, transparency, and craftsmanship. BitGo offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and well-being allowances. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that's transforming financial markets through cryptocurrency innovation, working with cutting-edge technology in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Build strong, resilient, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to power wallet services
  • Own functionality and scalability features from inception to deployment and customer integration
  • Improve internal workflows by adding tooling for client facing teams
  • Work on security features for Bitcoin custody
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure consistency in technical requirements
  • Provide mentorship through code reviews and education on best practices
  • Coordinate with stakeholders in the US and other global locations

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

TypeScript
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
  • 3+ years of back-end, server-side software development
  • Algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis skills
  • Strong experience with Node.JS/TypeScript, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Strong experience with RESTful API design
  • Strong spoken English skills
  • Experience in Git/GitHub, code review tools, CI tools, JIRA, Confluence
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or technical discipline
  • Understanding of Bitcoin or centralized financial industry (preferred)
  • Understanding and interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain industry (preferred)

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Competitive salary
  • IT equipment support for work
  • Meal & Commute allowance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Attractive Well-being allowance
  • Office snacks
  • Great/Talented workforce to learn and grow with

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