Senior Software Engineer, Connectivity
Digital Assets Prime Brokerage (Fintech)
Office in London, UK (Remote flexible)
A global fintech are currently seeking a talented and experienced Connectivity Software Engineer to join their team and play a crucial role in integrating new digital asset and traditional exchanges into their trading platform.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of cryptocurrency exchange APIs and FIX protocol
Responsibilities:
- Lead the integration of new exchanges into our 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 optimise trading efficiency.
- Work closely with internal teams, including software developers, product managers, and compliance officers, to prioritise 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 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 normalisation, 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.
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