Crypto Exchange Platform Developer

Placements24; Polokwane; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

On-site role in Polokwane

Health insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Crypto Exchange Platform Developer in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA to join a core engineering team on-site. You will build and maintain low-latency trading infrastructure, including matching engines, OMS, wallet integrations, and APIs.

The role requires deep knowledge of financial trading systems, security best practices for crypto exchanges, and the ability to collaborate with traders and analysts to implement new features in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience building high-frequency or low-latency trading systems.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Java or Go.
• Deep understanding of matching engines, order books and market data structures.
• Experience integrating with blockchain networks for wallet and transactions.
• Knowledge of security practices for financial platforms and crypto exchanges.
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading engines and OMS.
• Integrate securely with blockchain networks for deposits/withdrawals.
• Develop and maintain robust trading APIs and data feeds.
• Ensure security and integrity of the trading platform.
• Collaborate with quants and traders on new features and strategies.
• Optimize for low latency and high throughput.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues on the platform.
• Participate in code reviews and improve development standards.
• Stay updated on crypto market trends and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Low-latency programming

C++

Java

Go

Analytical thinking

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Outils

FIX protocol

Blockchain integration

API design

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing digital asset exchange, is seeking a highly skilled Crypto Exchange Platform Developer to join their core engineering team in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA. This is an on-site role focused on building and maintaining the robust, high-performance trading infrastructure that powers their platform. You will be instrumental in developing critical components such as matching engines, order management systems, wallet integrations, and APIs. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of financial trading systems, low-latency programming, and the unique security considerations of cryptocurrency exchanges. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented developer who can contribute to the reliability and scalability of our trading platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading engines and order management systems.
• Implement secure and efficient integration with various blockchain networks for deposit and withdrawal functionalities.
• Develop and maintain robust APIs for trading, data feeds, and institutional clients.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the trading platform, adhering to best practices in financial technology.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to implement new trading features and strategies.
• Optimize application performance for low-latency execution and high throughput.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the trading platform.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes and standards.
• Stay updated on market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements in the crypto exchange space.

Requirements

• Proven experience in developing high-frequency trading systems, financial market data systems, or similar complex platforms.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages commonly used in low-latency environments (e.g., C++, Java, Go).
• Deep understanding of matching engine algorithms, order book dynamics, and market data structures.
• Experience integrating with blockchain protocols for wallet management and transaction processing.
• Knowledge of security best practices for financial platforms and cryptocurrency exchanges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with FIX protocol or other trading protocols is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading digital asset exchange.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects in a rapidly evolving industry.
• On-site collaborative work environment in Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Potential for career advancement within a growing organization.