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Back-end Developer - Python

Aspire
Posted 8 days ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a cutting-edge crypto trading team as a Back End Developer and leverage your Python skills in a high-performance environment.
  • The role requires 1-2 years of experience with Python3 and familiarity with high-performance libraries like Numpy.
  • You will work under a Senior Developer to enhance trading systems, deploy models, and interface with crypto exchanges.
  • The company offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not mentioned in the job description.
  • This is an opportunity to be part of a small, agile team making a significant impact in the cryptocurrency market.

Join a Cutting-Edge Crypto Trading Team as a Back End Developer!

Are you a Python enthusiast with a passion for high-performance computing and algorithmic trading? Our client, a proprietary trading company, is making waves in the cryptocurrency markets. With over six years of successful trading and a lean, automation-driven team, they are now looking for a talented Back End Developer to elevate their trading systems.

About the Company: Our client is a well-established player in the crypto space, trading exclusively with their own capital. Their in-house developed strategies and algorithms are data-driven and cutting-edge. Despite their success, they have kept the team small and agile, punching above their weight and ranking among the top 50 firms worldwide in their space. The team comprises exceptionally intelligent and talented individuals with robust quantitative and scientific backgrounds, including experts with advanced degrees in chemistry, physics, and computer science.

Role Overview: As a Back End Python Developer, you'll work under the guidance of a Senior Developer to enhance and maintain the trading systems. Your responsibilities will include deploying models, executing orders, reconciling trades and positions, and interfacing with various crypto exchanges. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to research and data processing tasks across the company.

Requirements:

  • 1-2 years of experience with Python3.
  • Proficiency with high-performance libraries such as Numpy.
  • Experience with JIT compilers like Numba.
  • Strong adherence to best practices in code management and testing.
  • Familiarity with APIs and Websockets.
  • Experience working in a Linux environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle diverse tasks.
  • Experience deploying applications to live environments.

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience with databases such as SQL.
  • Proficiency in other programming languages, particularly lower-level languages like C++.

Why Join Them?

  • Be part of a small, elite team where your contributions make a significant impact.
  • Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment at the forefront of cryptocurrency trading.
  • Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy that comes with a lean, automation-focused team

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.