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Backend Engineer

Summary

Build ultra-fast backend systems for a high-frequency crypto trading platform, focusing on low-latency APIs, order matching engines, and real-time data pipelines.

Backend Engineer (on-site/London) - up to £260k


A high-growth blockchain infrastructure company is building the next generation of ultra-fast trading and digital asset platforms, and were looking for an exceptional Backend Engineer to join the London team onsite.


If you thrive in high-performance environments, love tackling complex engineering challenges, and want to help bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto innovation, this is the opportunity for you.


What You'll Do:



  • Design and develop backend systems powering high-frequency trading and crypto platforms

  • Build performance-critical APIs, order matching engines, and real-time data pipelines

  • Collaborate with trading, quant, and blockchain teams to deliver low-latency infrastructure

  • Optimize system performance, scalability, and throughput

  • Contribute to cutting-edge blockchain and digital asset technology


What Were Looking For:



  • 5+ years of backend engineering experience in trading, HFT, or crypto systems

  • Deep expertise in C++, Rust, Go, or Java or similar

  • Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and distributed architectures

  • Experience with market data, order execution, or exchange connectivity

  • Interest or experience in blockchain and decentralized technologies


If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact myself on Joseph@techchaintalent.xyz

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