Lead Crypto Software Engineer – Front-Office, Low-Latency

Harrington Starr; City Of London; On-site; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique digital-asset powerhouse in London seeks a Lead Crypto Software Engineer to oversee new builds. This hands-on role involves designing low-latency services using Python and Go, working closely with traders and leading a team. The ideal candidate has front-office experience and a track record in building execution systems. The firm offers a high-end compensation package, including bonuses and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Front-office experience in FX, equities, commodities, or crypto.
• Deep expertise in Python or Go, with knowledge in C++ or Java.
• Proven record building exchange-connectivity or execution-flow systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and ship green-field low-latency services for pricing and execution.
• Remain hands-on guiding a squad of engineers.
• Pair with traders to prototype and deploy new strategies at speed.

Skills

Expertise in Python

Knowledge of Go

Understanding of C++/Java

Delivery focus

Leadership in architecture

Experience in front-office

Job description

A boutique digital-asset powerhouse in London seeks a Lead Crypto Software Engineer to oversee new builds. This hands-on role involves designing low-latency services using Python and Go, working closely with traders and leading a team. The ideal candidate has front-office experience and a track record in building execution systems. The firm offers a high-end compensation package, including bonuses and full benefits.