Senior Developer

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Growing Start Up Full time

Position: Senior Developer (Remote)

Company Overview:

My client, founded by highly successful serial crypto entrepreneurs, secured over $18 million in Series A funding. It is a tech-focused company that blends the best practices of tech startups with profound knowledge in high-frequency trading (HFT) and traditional finance. It's more than just a trading firm; my client operates as a professional outfit, led by strong operators experienced in building, governing, and scaling successful companies.

About You:

You are a highly skilled and experienced Senior Development Engineer and you’re

passionate about driving product development, solving complex engineering challenges,

and mentoring junior engineers. You have startup experience, able to handle a challenging,

ever-changing environment. You have solid experience in high performance computing (in

high frequency trading and/or low latency environments). Your work ethic is excellent and

you are able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our product development

process. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver

high-quality products and solutions. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring that our

products meet or exceed performance, reliability, and quality standards.

Technical Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of complex systems, components, and features
  • Collaborate with the team to define project requirements and specifications
  • Perform hands-on coding, debugging, and troubleshooting, and provide technical guidance to junior team members
  • Conduct thorough testing and validation of designs, ensuring they meet performance and quality standards
  • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor team members to improve their technical skills
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks, and make informed decisions to achieve project goals
  • Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually improve product development processes
  • Contribute to documentation, including technical specifications, user manuals, and training materials where requested

Leadership Responsibilities:

  • Develop risk parameters and risk management systems for the trading desk
  • Collaborate with technology and data teams to develop and implement trading algorithms
  • Monitor and analyse trading performance metrics for areas of improvement
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key partners and counterparties
  • Stay updated with industry trends and regulatory developments

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Proven experience as a software engineer, with at least 5 years experience
  • Demonstrated experience in system architecture and design.
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Leadership experience and a track record of mentoring and guiding junior engineers.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Must-Have Skills & Attributes:

  • C++ or C ideally
  • Strong interest in Rust
  • We can also substitute high performance Java for C++ (but it MUST be high-performance Java)
  • Domain knowledge: Ideal candidate has market making and high frequency trading (extensive domain experience is considered as 3 to 5 years)
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders
  • Experience with high-frequency trading and market making operations
  • Experience in a start-up, being able to tackle the nuances, challenges and very fast pace that comes with this environment
  • Visionary leadership with a focus on risk management
  • Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and adjust strategies accordingly
  • Results-driven with attention to detail and emotional intelligence
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

About the Team:

My client fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment, driven by industry experts and successful startup executives. The team thrives on innovation and aims to nearly triple in size by the end of 2024. They offer competitive compensation.

If you're passionate about trading and aspire to work with an elite team pushing the boundaries of technology in the crypto space, my client is the place for you to elevate your career.


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