Senior Software Engineer

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  • £100,000 - £130,000 plus bonus
  • London, , United States
  • Permanent
  • Software Engineering
Join a leading trading firm transforming institutional access to digital assets.

As a top Back-End Software Engineer, you'll design, build, and test critical back-end components, collaborate across teams, and develop features that enhance customer collaboration.

Role: Senior Engineer (EMS)
Key Requirement: Prior EMS experience is highly advantageous.
Reporting Structure:
Reports directly to Chief Architect/Head of Engineering (not to a Team Lead).
No direct line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities:
Develop and optimize low-latency trading platform 
Build new services to meet core product and business needs
Provide guidance and direction on EMS-related matters.
This role could be a stepping stone to an Engineering Manager position.

Essential Skills:
Strong engineering expertise (at least 5 years)
Proficiency in C++ and Rust is mandatory.
Golang experience is highly desirable.

Mandatory Experience:
Financial Services experience is absolutely crucial.
Trading/EMS platform experience is essential.

Why Join?
Fast-growing FinTech with a start-up vibe & global reach
Cutting-edge technology & impactful problem-solving
Diverse, client-focused team environment
Competitive compensation & hybrid work model (min. 3 days in office)

Contact Ciara Clarke at Harrington Starr for a confidential discussion on this role.
Ciara Clarke Principal Consultant

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