Software Engineer, Connectivity- Global Prime Brokerage & Financing Platform

Purpose of role

Exciting opportunity at one of the world's fastest growing financial services firms. They offer prime brokerage, clearing and financing across traditional and digital assets, and are now looking to hire a talented and experienced Connectivity SWE to play a crucial role in integrating new digital asset and traditional exchanges into the trading platform. The successful candidate will have an understanding of cryptocurrency exchange APIs and FIX protocol.

Primary Accountabilities / 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.
• Test and validate exchange integrations, including order execution, order book management, and trade settlement, to ensure reliability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor exchange API performance and reliability, identify and 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

• 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 working 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.

Education & Experience

• 7+ years of finance experience.
• BS degree (or above) in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field.

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Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch:

George Hutchinson-Binks
george.hutchinson-binks@oxfordknight.co.uk
(+44) 07885 545220
linkedin.com/in/george-hutchinson-binks-a62a69252