Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible working hours

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer for a rapidly expanding platform. You will build and maintain core back-end systems powering high-performance trading, wallets, and APIs, collaborating with a distributed international team.

The role demands experience with distributed systems, high-frequency trading concepts, and strong security practices in FinTech/crypto environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years backend development, 2+ years in financial systems/trading or crypto.
• Proficiency in Go, C++, Java, or Rust.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and message queues.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and order book dynamics.
• Knowledge of cryptography and blockchain technologies.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, NoSQL.
• Familiar with RESTful APIs and WebSocket services.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance trading engine components and microservices.
• Design secure wallet functionalities and integrations.
• Build and maintain robust APIs for exchange access, order management, and data feeds.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and security teams for seamless UX.
• Implement and optimize order matching, risk management, and core exchange functions.
• Ensure platform security and integrity against threats and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Stay current with crypto, blockchain, and financial tech trends.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.

Skills

Go

C++

Java

Rust

Distributed systems

Microservices

Kafka

RabbitMQ

RESTful APIs

WebSocket

Cryptography

Blockchain

PostgreSQL

Redis

NoSQL

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

PostgreSQL

Redis

NoSQL

RESTful APIs

WebSocket

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding cryptocurrency exchange platform seeking a skilled Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer to join their innovative and agile team. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining the core systems that power our exchange, ensuring a secure, reliable, and high-performance trading environment. You will work on complex back-end systems, trading engines, wallet integrations, and APIs, contributing significantly to the growth and success of the platform within the competitive Crypto & Blockchain landscape. As a fully remote position, you will have the freedom to work from anywhere, collaborating with a talented, distributed international team. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer passionate about building robust financial technology solutions in the digital asset space. We are looking for individuals with a strong background in distributed systems, high-frequency trading systems, and a deep understanding of security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-performance trading engine components and related microservices.
• Design and implement secure and efficient cryptocurrency wallet functionalities and integrations.
• Build and maintain robust APIs for exchange access, order management, and data feeds.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and security teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Implement and optimize algorithms for order matching, risk management, and other critical exchange functions.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the platform against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and financial systems.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2 years focused on financial systems, trading platforms, or cryptocurrency exchanges.
• Proficiency in high-performance programming languages such as Go, C++, Java, or Rust.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading mechanisms, and order book dynamics.
• Knowledge of cryptography and blockchain technologies is essential.
• Experience with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with building and maintaining RESTful APIs and WebSocket services.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for effective remote collaboration, supporting our talent pool from areas like Tembisa, Gauteng, ZA.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for bonuses based on performance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in the FinTech and Crypto & Blockchain space.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuous learning.
• Collaborative and dynamic team culture.
• Chance to be part of a fast-growing and influential company.
• Generous vacation policy.