Crypto Exchange Backend Engineer - High-Impact Hybrid Role

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Global platform exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a fintech client in recruiting a Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform Developer in a hybrid role based in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on building and maintaining high-frequency trading infrastructure, matching engines, and trading APIs to support a secure, scalable exchange platform for users worldwide.

The ideal candidate has strong backend experience in finance or crypto, proficiency in C++, Java, Go, or Rust, and a solid grasp of distributed systems,

Qualifications

• Proven backend developer with focus on high-frequency trading or crypto platforms.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Java, Go, or Rust.
• Deep understanding of trading algorithms and order book mechanics.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and caching.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and concurrency.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement core exchange components including matching engines and trading APIs.
• Build high-performance, low-latency backend services.
• Integrate with blockchain networks for deposits and withdrawals.
• Ensure platform security and data integrity against threats.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and QA to deliver features.

Skills

C++

Java

Go

Rust

Distributed systems

Networking

Blockchains

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

Caching systems

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a fintech client in recruiting a Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform Developer in a hybrid role based in Klerksdorp, North West. The role focuses on building and maintaining high-frequency trading infrastructure, matching engines, and trading APIs to support a secure, scalable exchange platform for users worldwide.

The ideal candidate has strong backend experience in finance or crypto, proficiency in C++, Java, Go, or Rust, and a solid grasp of distributed systems,