Quant Developer - Crypto
Position Summary
This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the development of cutting-edge systems that support systematic crypto trading. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of robust, scalable infrastructure and tools that power 24/7 algorithmic strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain front-office systems supporting the full trading lifecycle, including data ingestion, risk management, execution, and post-trade processes.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to deploy and automate trading strategies.
- Integrate real-time data feeds from decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and blockchain networks.
- Lead and contribute to both new initiatives and the enhancement of existing systems.
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers and uphold high standards in software engineering practices.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 10 years plus of professional experience in software development or a related technical field.
- Strong command of C++ is essential; familiarity with Python is advantageous.
- Experience in systematic or algorithmic trading environments is a plus.
- Deep interest in cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance.
- Demonstrated commitment to clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Proven ability to build high-performance, real-time systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD workflows, and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) is beneficial.
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