Senior Software Engineer, Institutional

Overview
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 operationsDesign, develop and own high-performance solution stacks for our backendMaintain and optimize existing systems for scalability, extensibility and performanceContribute to inter-team and cross-team efforts to enforce technology and coding standards and ensure adherence to optimum software designs patternsKeep abreast of the latest and emerging technologies in the blockchain and technology spaceWhat you will need
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar disciplinesFamiliarity with Unix-like operating systems1 - 7 years’ experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExperience working on trading related back-end applications is preferredAn innate curiosity and a strong grasp of software engineering principlesStrong verbal and written communication skillsInterest in both traditional finance and cryptocurrency marketsAbility to work independentlyWell-versed with modern backend technologies such as Python-Flask/FastAPI, JS or TS, SQL, RedisBeing open to work with Rust or open to learn itKnowledge of other technologies such as CI/CD, C/C++, Solidity is a plusFamiliarity with cloud computing services (e.g. AWS, GCP) is a plusUnderstanding the basics of spot / futures / options trading is a plusCOMPENSATION and PERKS
Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading companyHybrid model working from home and our office in Central LondonUnlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need itWork from anywhere policyApple equipmentThe opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an emerging fieldFlexible work cultureBlockchain 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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