Backend Developer – Golang (Trading Systems & Low Latency)

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vtricks Technologies in Bengaluru is seeking a Backend Developer with strong Go expertise to design low-latency, high-throughput systems for trading platforms.

You will build real-time services, optimize performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions in a fast-paced, hybrid-work environment.

Qualifications

• Go (Golang) backend development expertise.
• Experience in trading platforms / HFT / execution engines.
• Hands-on with real-time data streaming (WebSocket / SSE).
• Knowledge of low-latency, high-performance system design.
• Experience with AWS (EC2, CloudWatch, basic networking).
• Strong PostgreSQL tuning and indexing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design low-latency, high-throughput backend systems for trading/execution platforms.
• Build scalable services using Go with goroutines and channels.
• Develop real-time data streaming systems using WebSockets or SSE.
• Work on order execution systems, pricing engines, and market data pipelines.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and scalability in production.
• Optimize services for latency and throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Go

Trading platforms

WebSocket/SSE

Low-latency design

AWS

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelors in CS

Tools

Prometheus/Grafana

pprof/Tracing

Rust

Job description

Company Name: Vtricks Technologies
Job Role: Backend Developer
Work Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Hybrid (Canarys Office)
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred
Location: Bengaluru
Shift Type: US Shift

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Go (Golang) and hands-on experience in trading platforms or low-latency financial systems. The ideal candidate will work on building high-performance, real-time backend systems with a focus on latency, scalability, and fault tolerance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput backend systems for trading/execution platforms
• Build scalable services using Go with concurrency patterns (goroutines, channels, worker pools)
• Develop and maintain real-time data streaming systems using WebSockets or SSE
• Work on order execution systems, pricing engines, and market data pipelines
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability in production environments
• Optimize backend services for latency, throughput, and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions

Mandatory Skills

• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang)
• Proven experience in trading platforms / HFT / market making / execution engines / betting platforms
• Hands-on experience with real-time data streaming (WebSocket / SSE)
• Strong understanding of low-latency and high-performance system design
• Experience with AWS (EC2, CloudWatch, basic networking)
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL (query tuning, indexing, connection management)

Core Technical Competencies

• Concurrency and parallel processing in Go
• Distributed systems and scalable architecture
• Strong understanding of :
  • Order books
  • RFQ (Request for Quote) systems
  • Market-making concepts
  • Risk limits and position management
• Performance tuning and optimization

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in prediction markets, sports betting, crypto trading, or automated market making
• Exposure to high-frequency real-time data feeds (quotes, odds, events)
• Advanced PostgreSQL (partitioning, materialized views)
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, logging frameworks)
• Knowledge of performance profiling tools (pprof, tracing)
• Interest in sports analytics or trading systems
• Experience with Rust

Additional Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Good communication and collaboration skills