DeFi Developer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performance crypto trading firm in London is looking for a Rust Developer to build and optimize decentralized trading strategies. This role involves contributing production-grade code, developing real-time tools, and integrating with DeFi protocols. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus structure, with a flexible working arrangement as experience grows.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming skills and ability to write clean, testable code.
• Demonstrated technical excellence in competitive programming or top academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute production-grade code in Rust and Python.
• Build systems that interact with on-chain protocols.
• Develop real-time monitoring and execution pipelines.

Skills

Programming

Algorithms

Data Structures

Concurrency

Networking

Education

Computer Science

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering

Tools

Rust

Python

Solidity

JSON-RPC

Solana

Job description

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A high-performance crypto trading firm at the forefront of DeFi/Blockchain markets is expanding its team in London. Joining as a Rust Developer, you will build and optimise decentralised trading strategies and infrastructure, work on various models across the front office, and work directly with the traders.

Our Role:

• Contribute production-grade code in Rust, Python, and related technologies
• Build systems that interact with on-chain protocols (e.g., Solidity, JSON-RPC, Solana, MEV workflows)
• Develop and refine real-time monitoring, strategy tools, and execution pipelines
• Integrate with DeFi protocols (AMMs, lending platforms, etc.)
• Work alongside quant researchers to implement real-time strategies

What We’re Looking For:

• 1–5 years of professional software development experience in any language
• Strong programming skills and the ability to write clean, testable, and efficient code
• A solid grasp of core computer science principles: algorithms, data structures, concurrency, networking, etc.
• Demonstrated technical excellence, such as: Top academic performance in CS, math, physics, or engineering, competitive programming or olympiad success (e.g., ICPC, IMO, IPhO etc.), internship or full-time experience at a highly selective tech company or fund
• Ability to pick up new concepts quickly, take ownership, and communicate clearly

Work is four days a week onsite, with more flexibility as time goes on and experience is gained. The position offers up to £150,000 base salary plus a highly competitive bonus structure.

If interested, please apply directly here or send your CV to [emailprotected] to discuss further.