Hybrid Crypto Exchange Engineer: High-Performance Trading

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer to join a dynamic team. The role involves building and maintaining the core infra of a high-performance trading platform, from order matching engines to wallet management and UI integrations.

You will work in a hybrid setup, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration in Bloemfontein. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in software development, with experience in financial trading or crypto exchanges and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development, with focus on financial trading systems or cryptocurrency exchanges.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, Go or Python.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, networking protocols and database technologies.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and market microstructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and optimize high-frequency trading engines and matching algorithms.
• Design and build secure and scalable APIs for trading, account management and data feeds.
• Implement robust security measures for user accounts, funds and transactions.
• Develop and maintain digital asset wallets, including hot and cold storage.
• Integrate with blockchain networks and protocols for deposits and withdrawals.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps to ensure platform stability and performance.

Skills

C++

Java

Go

Python

Distributed systems

Blockchain

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer to join a dynamic team. The role involves building and maintaining the core infra of a high-performance trading platform, from order matching engines to wallet management and UI integrations.

You will work in a hybrid setup, balancing remote work with in-office collaboration in Bloemfontein. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in software development, with experience in financial trading or crypto exchanges and strong knowledge of