Senior Trading Systems Developer (Automation Tooling) at FalconX

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, CryptocurrencyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience building and testing distributed trading systems
Strong proficiency in Java (11+) and Python for building automation frameworks, trading system test harnesses, and performance tuning tools; experience with Rust is a plus
Experience with OMS/EMS platforms, ideally with exposure to order lifecycle, FIX messaging, and venue connectivity
Familiarity with test automation frameworks and continuous integration practices
Working knowledge of market structure, electronic trading workflows, and latency analysis
Proficiency with scripting (e.g., Python, Shell) to support testing and monitoring automation
Familiarity with high-performance messaging (e.g., Aeron, Chronicle, Kafka) and network debugging

Responsibilities

Design and implement frameworks for automated testing of order entry, modification, routing, and risk logic
Build tools in Java / Python or Rust to simulate and validate end-to-end trading workflows across low-touch and high-touch systems
Develop self-service systems for trade simulation, venue behavior replay, and FIX protocol testing
Work closely with front-office support and engineers to automate health checks, venue cert scripts, and regression test pipelines
Integrate test harnesses with CI/CD pipelines for pre-deployment safety checks and latency monitoring
Ensure systems are observable and fault-tolerant, with tooling that supports debugging and issue reproduction
Support and extend test capabilities for WebSocket, REST, and FIX APIs used across exchanges and internal strategies

Skills

Java

Python

Rust

FIX

OMS

EMS

CI/CD

Automated Testing

Trading Workflows

Low-Latency Systems

FalconX

Institutional crypto trading platform for financial institutions

About FalconX

FalconX is an institutional crypto trading platform that simplifies the trading of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum for financial institutions. It provides clear price discovery and efficient trade execution, allowing clients to trade without concerns about hidden fees. The platform is trusted by major financial institutions and offers tailored services such as trade execution, credit, and treasury management. FalconX aims to deliver a reliable and comprehensive trading experience for institutional investors in the digital asset market.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$415.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition in crypto derivatives could pressure FalconX's profit margins.

Regulatory scrutiny may impact the adoption of FalconX's auto-liquidation service in APAC.

Expansion into FX market may lead to integration challenges and operational risks.

Differentiation

FalconX eliminates slippage and hidden fees using advanced data science techniques.

The platform is trusted by major financial institutions for its reliability and effectiveness.

FalconX offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for institutional clients.

Upsides

Acquisition of Arbelos Markets strengthens FalconX's position in the crypto derivatives market.

Launch of auto-liquidation service enhances capital efficiency for APAC crypto miners.

New FX desk in London expands FalconX's service offerings into traditional markets.

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