DeFi Software Engineer - Crypto HFT Firm

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performance trading firm in London is seeking a DeFi Software Engineer to enhance their trading systems in decentralised finance. The role offers ownership and fast deployment cycles, requiring expertise in programming and a strong understanding of computer science principles.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of professional software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Help scale trading systems across decentralised markets.
• Work across full stack from blockchain integrations to low-latency infrastructure.

Skills

Proficiency in modern programming language

Understanding of core computer science principles

Interest in decentralised systems

Education

Degree in Computer Science

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DeFi Software Engineer - Crypto HFT Firm, London

Client:

Radley James

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

I'm representing a high-performance trading firm operating at the forefront of decentralised finance (DeFi). They build elite trading systems that directly interface with blockchain protocols, executing advanced strategies in real time. The team comprises top-tier engineers, researchers, and traders who thrive on technical excellence and fast-paced innovation.

Role Overview

We're seeking a DeFi Software Engineer to help scale its trading systems across decentralised markets. The role involves hands-on work across the full stack - from blockchain integrations and on-chain strategies to low-latency infrastructure and real-time observability. You can expect meaningful ownership, fast deployment cycles, and the opportunity to contribute at the edge of algorithmic finance.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Computer Science (required/highly preferable)
• 1–5 years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Rust, Python, Java, Go)
• Strong understanding of core computer science principles: data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and networking
• An interest in decentralised systems and a desire to master emerging DeFi technologies