Lead Python Developer (DeFi Infrastructure) - Dubai, UAE- Crypto Prop Trading Firm

Oxford Knight; Dubai; On-site; AED 735,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing crypto trading firm in Dubai is seeking a pragmatic Lead Developer to architect and scale their DeFi infrastructure. Offering a salary of up to $200k USD with additional performance-based bonuses, the role involves owning components of a trading system and integrating Rust for performance improvements. Applicants should possess expert Python skills and strong knowledge of DeFi and blockchain. The position promises flexible hours, a healthy work-life balance, and a relocation package.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses

Flexible hours

Healthy work-life balance

Relocation package available

Qualifications

• Expert-level Python skills, including async / await patterns.
• Strong DeFi and Blockchain knowledge.
• Experience in building production-ready microservices.

Responsibilities

• Own key components of the trading system.
• Introduce Rust for performance-critical components.
• Contribute to technical decision-making.

Skills

Expert-level Python skills

Strong DeFi + Blockchain knowledge

Experience building production-ready microservices

Familiarity with modern AI tools

Tools

Rust

Job description

Salary: up to ~$200k USD base + 30-60% bonus

Summary

This growing crypto trading firm has seen strong growth over the last 4-5 years, with returns consistently over 30% and not being adversely affected by the wild swings in crypto success due to their robust and sensible strategies. They are now launching a high priority DeFi trading desk and need a pragmatic Lead Developer to help architect and scale the DeFi infrastructure from scratch.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the founders, you'll own key components of the trading system and, as they scale, you'll help introduce Rust for performance-critical components.

If you thrive when contributing to technical decision-making as a hands‑on engineering leader, and take particular pride in choosing the right tool for each challenge, this role would be perfect for you.

Skills and Experience Required

• Expert‑level Python skills, including async / await patterns, scalable architecture, performance tuning
• Strong De‑Fi + Blockchain knowledge (AMMs, MEV, liquidations, etc.)
• Experience building production‑ready microservices in real time
• Familiarity with modern AI tools to boost productivity

Desirable

• Familiarity with Rust is a major plus
• Knowledge of trading systems and financial markets

Benefits

• Competitive salaries + performance‑based bonuses
• Flexible hours and a healthy work‑life balance
• Work with the smartest people in one of the fastest‑growing and most exciting industries
• Relocation package available – visa, sign‑on bonus, first month housing, and more

Whilst we carefully review all applications to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact

If you feel you're suitable for this role, want to hear about similar positions, or would like help hiring similar developers for your company, please send your CV or get in touch.

Richard Allan

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44 (0) 20 3137 9574

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