Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer to join their Vereeniging team in a hybrid role. You will help build the core infrastructure for a high-performance trading platform, focusing on secure, scalable backend systems for real-time trading and asset management.

You will design and optimize the order matching engine, develop trading and wallet APIs, and work with blockchain nodes while maintaining strong security and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced fintech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of backend development, with trading systems or financial platforms.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, Go, or Python.
• Experience with distributed systems, high-frequency trading tech, and low-latency programming.
• Familiarity with blockchain tech, wallets, and transaction processing.
• Understanding of financial market data, order types, and trading protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust backend systems for a cryptocurrency exchange, focusing on performance, scalability, and security.
• Build and optimize the order matching engine for high throughput and low latency.
• Develop and integrate APIs for trading, wallet management, and user account functionalities.
• Work with blockchain nodes and APIs to manage deposits and withdrawals securely.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver a seamless trading experience.
• Ensure security best practices and regulatory compliance within the crypto trading environment.

Skills

C++

Java

Go

Python

Backend development

Distributed systems

Low-latency programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer to join their growing team in Vereeniging . In this hybrid role, you will play a key part in developing and maintaining the core infrastructure of a high-performance cryptocurrency trading platform. Your work will involve building secure and scalable systems that handle real-time trading, order matching, and asset management within the complex world of digital assets. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer passionate about fintech and the blockchain space to contribute to a cutting-edge financial technology company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust backend systems for a cryptocurrency exchange , focusing on performance, scalability, and security.
• Build and optimize the order matching engine, ensuring high throughput and low latency for trades.
• Develop and integrate APIs for trading, wallet management, and user account functionalities.
• Work with blockchain nodes and APIs to manage cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals securely.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver a seamless trading experience.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and regulatory requirements within the crypto trading environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in backend development, with specific experience in building trading systems or financial platforms .
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, Go, or Python.
• Experience with distributed systems, high-frequency trading (HFT) technologies, and low-latency programming.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology , cryptocurrency wallets, and transaction processing.
• Understanding of financial market data, order types, and trading protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on a mission-critical platform in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency exchange industry.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge fintech and blockchain technologies.