Senior Software Engineer (Python), Institutional
9 Days Old
Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time.
At Blockchain.com, we are building the foremost innovative crypto ecosystem for institutional clients across trading, lending, custody, staking and DeFi services. We are on the search for experienced Back-End Engineers to join our growing Development Community in London. In this role, you will actively participate in developing next generation software systems to meet the growing demands of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
Since 2017, Blockchain.com has run a successful Institutional business and has been the leading strategic capital partner to the largest trading, investment, and mining companies in the crypto space, providing lending, OTC and electronic trading, custody, asset management funds, and other financial products and services.
What you will do:
Work closely with fellow Engineers and the Lead to develop innovative software solutions for our global cryptocurrencies institutional businesses and operations
Design, develop and own high-performance solution stacks for our backend
Maintain and optimize existing systems for scalability, extensibility and performance
Contribute to inter-team and cross-team efforts to enforce technology and coding standards and ensure adherence to optimum software designs patterns
Keep abreast of the latest and emerging technologies in the blockchain and technology space
What you will need:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar disciplines
Familiarity with Unix-like operating systems
1 - 7 years’ experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience working on trading related back-end applications is preferred
An innate curiosity and a strong grasp of software engineering principles
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Interest in both traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets
Ability to work independently
Well-versed with modern backend technologies such as Python-Flask/FastAPI, JS or TS, SQL, Redis
Being open to work with Rust or open to learn it
Knowledge of other technologies such as CI/CD, C/C++, Solidity is a plus
Familiarity with cloud computing services (e.g. AWS, GCP) is a plus
Understanding the basics of spot / futures / options trading is a plus
COMPENSATION & PERKS:
Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
Hybrid model working from home & our office in Central London
Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it
Work from anywhere policy
Apple equipment
The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging field
Flexible work culture
Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need at the time.
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- Location:
- City Of London
- Job Type:
- FullTime