Software Engineer, Connectivity – London

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in connectivity. This role involves leading the integration of new exchanges into their trading platforms, collaborating on API connections, and enhancing trading efficiency. Candidates should possess substantial experience in finance, particularly in the cryptocurrency or fintech sectors, along with a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance experience required.
• Experience with exchange APIs and protocols is crucial.
• Hands-on integration of digital asset exchanges necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of new exchanges into trading platforms.
• Test and validate exchange integrations including trade settlement.
• Monitor performance of exchange APIs to optimize efficiency.

Skills

Finance experience

Exchange APIs

Digital asset integration

Order execution

Market data

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Finance

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Software Engineer, Connectivity – London, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Exciting opportunity at one of the fastest growing financial services firms around the world. They offer prime brokerage, clearing and financing across traditional and digital assets, and are now looking to hire world-class software engineers to help build on their success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of new exchanges into the trading platform, focusing on connectivity & functionality
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and maintainAPIconnections
• Build custom solutions & tools to automate exchange integration processes
• Test and validate exchange integrations, including order execution, order book management, and trade settlement
• Monitor exchangeAPIperformance and reliability, identify and implement solutions to optimize trading efficiency
• Work closely with colleagues on integration projects (fellow software developers, product managers, compliance officers)

Skills & Experience Required

• 7+ years of finance experience
• Proven experience working with exchange APIs and protocols, with a strong understanding of order execution, market data, & trade lifecycle management
• Hands-on experience integrating digital asset exchanges into trading platforms, includingAPIauthentication, data normalization, and error handling
• Previous experience working in the cryptocurrency or fintech industry is required
• BS degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom