Hybrid Cryptocurrency Exchange Backend Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer to build and maintain the core trading platform's backend. You will design APIs, integrate with blockchain networks, ensure security and performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.

You will work with Java, Go, Python, or C++ in a microservices architecture, focusing on scalable backend systems for a high-frequency trading platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years backend development experience, preferably in financial systems or crypto exchanges.
• Proficiency in Java, Go, Python, or C++.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and DBs (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience with messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Knowledge of blockchain tech, crypto, and trading mechanisms.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills in a hybrid Polokwane setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy robust backend systems for a high-frequency crypto trading platform.
• Design and implement APIs for trading, order management, and user authentication.
• Integrate with blockchain networks for deposits/withdrawals of digital assets.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance of the exchange infrastructure.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders to deliver new features.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize systems.
• Stay updated on crypto, blockchain, and exchange operations.

Skills

Java

Go

Python

C++

Backend development

Security best practices

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

RESTful APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Cryptocurrency Exchange Developer to build and maintain the core trading platform's backend. You will design APIs, integrate with blockchain networks, ensure security and performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.

You will work with Java, Go, Python, or C++ in a microservices architecture, focusing on scalable backend systems for a high-frequency trading platform.