deployment strategies. Strong understanding of security best practices (OWASP, authentication/authorization patterns, secure data handling) — especially in a financial context. Experience hiring, mentoring, and growing engineers — building a high‐performing team, not just managing one. Nice to have: Experience at a trading firm, fintech, or any environment where milliseconds … shape the technical direction of a product team, not just execute on someone else’s plan. Are passionate about engineering culture — code quality, mentorship, and continuous improvement. Are curious about algorithmic trading and financial markets. Are determined, ambitious yet humble, willing to lead by example. Thrive in a meritocratic environment ...