Company Overview

Gemini, co-founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss in 2014, is a premier global platform for cryptocurrency and Web3. With a diverse array of crypto offerings tailored for both individuals and institutional clients, we proudly serve over 70 countries.

Our mission centers around expanding your choices, independence, and opportunities in the evolving financial landscape. We are dedicated to crafting straightforward, sophisticated, and secure crypto products that empower you to buy, sell, and store your bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with confidence.

At Gemini, we are committed to ushering in a new era of financial, creative, and personal freedom for all.

We embrace a flexible remote work policy for our London-based team members.

Department Overview: Nifty Gateway

At Nifty Gateway Studio, we connect artists with their communities through the world of NFTs. By collaborating with innovative creative talents, we strive to redefine human experiences, developing unique on-chain creative projects. Founded by Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster in 2018 and acquired by Gemini a year later, Nifty Gateway is driven by the belief that blockchain technology can revolutionize the art world, providing artists, creators, and collectors with expanded choices, autonomy, and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership and fellow Principal Engineers to shape the software architecture for Nifty Gateway.
• Design, implement, deploy, and maintain resilient services that empower multiple engineering teams.
• Act as a champion for technical and operational excellence, setting a high standard for the organization.
• Lead significant cross-functional technical initiatives that drive impact across the company.
• Establish a long-term technical vision for services within and related to your primary focus area.
• Review technical design documents, offering constructive feedback and validation.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure the highest quality and enhance peer contributions.

Essential Qualifications

• A robust software development background with 8-10 years of experience; proficiency in Python (Django framework and DRF for API is preferred).
• 5 years of solid experience in distributed systems or cloud computing, with a focus on AWS native technologies and Docker.
• Proficient in configuration management and infrastructure as code, particularly with Terraform and Ansible.
• A track record of building and managing low-latency, high-availability systems or cloud-based services.
• Proven ability to define, oversee, and execute complex engineering project portfolios.

Desirable Qualifications

• In-depth expertise in event-driven architecture.
• Strong knowledge in instrumentation, observability, and monitoring practices.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, with an understanding of relevant security aspects (experience with Kubernetes and EKS is a plus).
• Experience with both relational and non-relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with tools like Celery, EventBridge, SQS, and SNS.
• Familiarity with Unity Framework and Generative AI is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At Gemini, we prioritize a comprehensive approach to employee compensation, which encompasses:

• Competitive salary packages
• Long-term incentives through new hire equity grants
• Generous paid time off, including up to 28 holidays in addition to public holidays
• Retirement plan with matching contributions
• Extensive parental leave
• Inclusive health insurance plans
• Access to training and professional development opportunities