Production Support Engineer at Galaxy
Full Time1 month ago
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Job Description
At Galaxy, we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy.
As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology.
Galaxy’s CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global offices across North America, Europe and Asia.
What We Value
- Seek Excellence.
- Be Selective To Be Effective.
- Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
- Disagree Transparently.
- Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
- Build Dream Teams.
Who You Are
We’re seeking a Production Support Engineer, ideally with experience in the financial services industry, to join our dynamic team in supporting mission-critical software systems. As a key member of our support organization, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the stability and performance of our cryptocurrency business lines, including trading, risk, and settlement functions. You’ll provide high-quality client support, diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, and work closely with development teams to implement fixes and system improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide front-line production support across various cryptocurrency business lines and functions, including client trading, lending, proprietary trading, trade settlement, and risk management.
- Work on automation projects to minimize manual effort and enhance the effectiveness of production support.
- Monitor system health and performance; identify and resolve issues promptly to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Debug and troubleshoot complex applications written in Java and Python.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement fixes and enhancements to improve system stability and performance.
- Coordinate with global counterparts to ensure seamless follow-the-sun support.
- Document and maintain support procedures, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand and address their support needs, provide updates on issue resolution, and ensure client satisfaction.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in systems and processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in production support or engineering roles, preferably in finance, with direct exposure to trading system internals, post-trade processing, or real-time risk engines.
- Strong technical skills in SQL and at least one programming or scripting language, preferably Java or Python.
- Experience with incident response, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving in a production environment.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and provide outstanding customer service.
- Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Fluent in English.
Bonus Points
- Experience working with cryptocurrency or electronic trading platforms.
- Experience collaborating with global counterparts across time zones.
- Knowledge of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency protocols.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
- Relevant certifications in software development or IT support.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
- Company paid Holidays (11)
- Company paid sick leave
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Free daily snacks in-office
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
Salary Range
The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.
Base Salary Range: $140,000—$160,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 us.
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