Salary: up to £175k + bonus
Summary
One of the largest global HFT funds looking for a highly proactive engineer to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.
In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of the crypto landscape and underlying data that powers the firm’s crypto trading business. You’ll join the development group building a robust and resilient back office, responsible for inventory management & monitoring, reconciliations, calculations and reporting. You’ll also collaborate with traders and the ops team, assisting with data management, identifying data integrity issues and solving mission-critical problems.
Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years’ hands-on development experience
- Strong Python skills required (some C++ would be a plus)
- Experience with SQL databases (MySQL and Clickhouse) and messaging solutions (e.g. Kafka) is required
- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or its equivalent) from a top-tier university
- Proponent of clean, robust design
Desirable
- Back office experience preferable: good understanding of trade positions, P&L, and how these values are computed from raw trade data
- Experience with large data volumes processing and distributed systems is a major plus.
NB: Please don’t apply if you’re a fresh graduate
Benefits
- Competitive base salary & bonus
- Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
- Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
- Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes