Rust Backend Engineer for Real-Time Trading Systems

JST Digital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JST Digital in New York is seeking a Rust Backend Developer to support the core trading infrastructure powering market-making and execution. You will build exchange connectors, manage the Order Management System, and ensure reliability across venues.

The role emphasizes hands-on debugging, performance tuning, and close collaboration with a small, technically driven team in a fast-paced financial tech environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year professional coding experience with Python, C++ or similar language.
• Experience as a Rust Backend developer.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous and concurrent programming.
• Familiarity with Linux, shell scripting, and version control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain core trading infrastructure and exchange connectivity.
• Handle order lifecycle, real-time data ingestion, and uptime 24/7.
• Debug production incidents under time pressure and improve observability.
• Develop tooling for deployment, monitoring, and automation.

Skills

Rust

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

REST APIs

WebSocket

Linux

Git

Job description

JST Digital in New York is seeking a Rust Backend Developer to support the core trading infrastructure powering market-making and execution. You will build exchange connectors, manage the Order Management System, and ensure reliability across venues.

The role emphasizes hands-on debugging, performance tuning, and close collaboration with a small, technically driven team in a fast-paced financial tech environment.