Director, Backend Engineering - Brokerage
Core
Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable backend systems, APIs, and databases powering web and mobile applications for a new retail brokerage product offering.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineering Director (Brokerage)
Builds
GalaxyOne platform (retail brokerage offering cash deposits, crypto/equities trading, and reinvestment features)
Domain
Fintech / Digital Assets / Retail Brokerage
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Node.js, TypeScript, Express, Nest.js, REST API design, SQL, Microservices, Event-based architecture, Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), Kafka, Postman, Git
Preferred skills
NoSQL, Caching strategies, Generative AI tools, Startup experience (zero to one)
Responsibilities
Design and maintain high-performance backend systems and APIs; Architect scalable server-side solutions handling high transaction volumes; Implement code quality best practices and automated testing; Collaborate with front-end, product, and DevOps teams; Champion AI adoption to improve team performance and business outcomes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities