Software Engineer - Onboarding

We at BitGo are at the forefront of providing digital asset solutions infrastructure, inclusive of custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services with regulated cold storage technology. Our goal since our establishment in 2013 has been to empower our clients to navigate the digital asset landscape securely. BitGo, with a global reach and multiple Trust companies, caters to numerous institutions, including top industry brands, exchanges, platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. We are an essential backbone of the digital economy, handling a substantial volume of Bitcoin network transactions and holding the title of the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider globally.

To fully support collaborative team dynamics and creative problem-solving, this position necessitates a full-time onsite presence at our Toronto office.

BitGo is in search of a Software Engineer to join our Onboarding team with the objective of constructing an API-first platform allowing businesses and developers to launch crypto products seamlessly.

Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable, well-structured, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to enhance our API-first platform
• Manage features related to functionality and scalability throughout inception, deployment, and integration with customers
• Communicate and document functionalities for UI, third-party developers, and both internal and external tools
• Collaborate across teams to establish, design, and deliver new features
• Produce clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Uphold application performance, quality, and responsiveness
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs
• Stay apprised of new technologies to enhance development efficiency
• Engage in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement
• Work in conjunction with product managers, designers, and peers in engineering to grasp and refine product requirements
• Offer mentorship to team members through code reviews and education on best practices

Skills & Experience:

We seek individuals who reflect and uphold our values of open communication, transparency, ownership, and top-tier craftsmanship. We aim for colleagues who align with our vision to instill trust in digital assets.

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of backend and server-side development experience
• Proficient in algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, and Express
• Experience in Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Proven expertise in designing RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with microservices and service-oriented architectures
• Proficiency in unit and functional testing, as well as debugging
• Proficiency in Git/GitHub, branching methodologies, code review, and CI tools
• Ability to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or a related technical discipline from a reputable university
• Understanding and keen interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain

Preferred:

• Background in developing consumer-facing crypto products
• Track record of creating public-facing APIs in a production setting
• Capacity to work full-stack with familiarity in React
• Experience in collaborating with clients or business partners
• Familiarity with digital wallets, clearing and settlement, lending, trading, accounting systems, etc.

Why Join BitGo?

Revolutionizing an industry calls for vision, innovation, passion, technical expertise, drive, collaboration, and execution. If you join us, you will be part of a team of dedicated individuals striving for excellence while embodying our core values of ownership, craftsmanship, and transparent communication. We are seeking new team members who bring fresh perspectives and problem-solving skills and who are ready to take risks with us to revolutionize the financial markets.

Pay Transparency Notice:

Compensation for this role averages between $180,000 - $220,000 CAD base salary, factoring in your level and location. Additionally, equity and an annual performance bonus form part of the package.

Cryptocurrencies represent one of the most disruptive changes the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us at BitGo, and in the future, you can proudly claim you were part of the team that revolutionized investing.