Senior Software Engineer - Unicorn Start-Up - Fully Remote

Our client, a disruptive unicorn start-up in the Financial Technology sector, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their exchange connectivity team in London. Led by former prominent Wall Street hedge fund and trading leaders, this company aims to modernize traditionally slow financial platforms.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the integration of new exchanges into our trading platform, ensuring seamless connectivity and functionality. This role requires extensive experience with exchange connectivity, cryptocurrency exchange APIs, and FIX protocol.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of new exchanges into the trading platform, ensuring seamless connectivity and functionality.
• Collaborate with exchange partners and third-party vendors to implement and maintain API connections.
• Develop custom solutions and tools to automate exchange integration processes and streamline trading operations.
• Monitor exchange API performance and reliability, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to optimize trading efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams, including software developers, product managers, and compliance officers, to prioritize and deliver integration projects on time and within budget.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 7+ years of finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with exchange APIs and protocols, with a strong understanding of order execution, market data, and trade lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience integrating digital asset exchanges into trading platforms, including API authentication, data normalization, and error handling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Go for scripting and automation tasks.
• Previous experience in the cryptocurrency or fintech industry is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.