Job Description
The company is seeking a skilled Back-End Engineer to enhance the systems and infrastructure supporting its trading and post-trading operations. This role involves designing and maintaining scalable systems for trading across various asset classes, primarily focusing on crypto markets. The position offers significant exposure to algorithmic trading technologies and engineering operations, with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quant, and trading operations teams to automate critical workflows.
This is a hands-on role suitable for individuals who enjoy tackling engineering challenges and have a strong interest in the intersection of technology and financial markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable back-end systems to support multiple trading strategies.
- Collaborate with globally distributed cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features for back office.
- Optimize and improve existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Automate business workflows to increase operational and capital efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in software engineering, with an emphasis on back-end development.
- Experience in Python (Java experience is a plus).
- Hands-on experience with SQL and(or) NoSQL databases.
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to contribute to the team.
- Interest in cryptocurrency markets.
- Fluent in English (spoken Russian is a huge plus).
Nice to Have Requirements:
- Background in derivatives markets.
- Proven track record in Traditional Finance or Crypto, supporting trading, middle-office, or back-office platforms.
- End-to-end commercial software delivery experience—from gathering requirements and sprint planning to deployment and live-system maintenance.
- Well-versed in Agile frameworks and industry-standard development practices.
- Skilled in designing and operating distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
What You’ll Get:
- Working with world-class Quantitative Developers and Researchers.
- Professional guidance from industry professionals.
- Challenging tasks to help you grow professionally.
- Health insurance
- Flexible sick time policy
- Office Lunches