Hybrid Crypto Algo Bot Engineer — High-Frequency Trading

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cryptocurrency Trading Bot Developer to join a cutting-edge quantitative trading firm in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design, implement, and optimize automated trading strategies and high-frequency bots across crypto exchanges, delivering robust, low-latency code.

The role blends finance, engineering, and blockchain know-how, with collaboration across traders and analysts, and a hybrid work setup offering in-office and remote work options within South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing automated trading systems or bots.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with cryptocurrency exchanges and their APIs.
• Knowledge of data analysis and backtesting techniques.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-frequency trading bots and automated strategies for cryptocurrency markets.
• Integrate trading bots with various exchange APIs (e.g., Binance, Coinbase Pro, Kraken).
• Develop and maintain backtesting frameworks to simulate and evaluate trading strategies.
• Optimize bot performance for speed, reliability, and profitability.
• Monitor trading bot activity and implement fixes in real time.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate algorithms into code.
• Research and implement new trading technologies and market-making strategies.
• Ensure the security and robustness of trading infrastructure and data.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Skills

Algorithmic trading

Backtesting

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/Engineering/Finance

Tools

Python

C++

Java

Exchange APIs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Cryptocurrency Trading Bot Developer to join a cutting-edge quantitative trading firm in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design, implement, and optimize automated trading strategies and high-frequency bots across crypto exchanges, delivering robust, low-latency code.

The role blends finance, engineering, and blockchain know-how, with collaboration across traders and analysts, and a hybrid work setup offering in-office and remote work options within South Africa.