Engineer (Back-End)
ElevenLabsSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Blockchain, TradingIndustries
Requirements
- BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of commercial experience in software development
- Strong proficiency in Rust (core language for on-chain infrastructure)
- Solid knowledge of back-end architecture, including distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven designs
- Experience with performance tuning, concurrency, and low-latency applications
- Familiarity with infrastructure tools and environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong grasp of security best practices (API security, key management, transaction signing)
- Bonus
- Experience with Blockchain/DeFi development (protocol interactions, smart contracts in Solidity or Rust, MEV, liquidity management)
- Web3 tools and concepts: nodes, consensus mechanisms (PoW, PoS), on-chain data analysis
- Prior experience in trading or high-performance financial systems
Responsibilities
- Work closely with trading desks to develop scalable and low-latency solutions for on-chain trading
- Build and maintain high-performance, real-time trading systems (Rust central to on-chain trading infrastructure)
- Contribute to event-driven architectures and distributed systems handling large volumes of streaming data
- Contribute to DEX trading infrastructure, including smart contracts, indexers, and protocol integrations
- Ensure high availability, low-latency, and robust security of back-end systems
- Work with Quant Researchers, Traders, and other Engineers to identify and implement automation and acceleration strategies for the Digital Assets desk
- Follow best practices in software engineering, supported by modern tooling and cross-team collaboration
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for this Software Engineer role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position, or do I need to be in Hong Kong?
This will be a hybrid role based in Hong Kong.
What skills are required for this Back-End Blockchain Engineer position?
You need a BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of commercial software development experience, strong proficiency in Rust, solid knowledge of back-end architecture including distributed systems and event-driven designs, and experience with performance tuning, concurrency, low-latency applications, plus familiarity with AWS/GCP/Azure and containerization.
What is the company culture like at Flow Traders?
Flow Traders has an entrepreneurial and innovative culture in a high-performance environment where they value sharp, creative minds and challenge engineers to leverage their full potential, supported by exceptional working environment, modern tooling, and cross-team collaboration.
What makes a strong candidate for this role?
Strong candidates have 5+ years of experience, strong Rust proficiency, back-end architecture knowledge, low-latency systems experience, and cloud/containerization familiarity; bonus for blockchain/DeFi, Web3 tools, security practices, or trading/financial systems experience.
Flow Traders
Global liquidity provider for financial markets
About Flow Traders
Flow Traders is a global liquidity provider that focuses on Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) and is expanding into other asset classes. The company operates in major financial markets across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions. It utilizes a proprietary technology platform to set bid and ask prices for thousands of ETP listings and similar financial products, which helps ensure there are enough buyers and sellers in the market, facilitating easier trading for investors. Flow Traders primarily serves institutional clients, such as hedge funds and asset managers, who depend on their efficient trading services. The company earns profits by taking a small margin on a large volume of trades, capitalizing on their advanced technology and market knowledge to maintain a competitive edge. Additionally, Flow Traders is dedicated to corporate social responsibility, aiming to create shared value in economic, social, and environmental aspects.
Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance coverage
401(k) plan with generous match
In-house lounge with a bar, game consoles, poker & billiards tables
Daily catered lunch, cold brew coffee on tap and a fully stocked kitchen
Weekly table massages and bi-weekly haircuts
Annual company trip and a variety of events throughout the year
Reimbursed gym membership or home equipment and other wellness initiatives
Global rotations between our offices worldwide
Flow Academy for continuous learning and opportunities to attend industry seminars and conferences
Risks
Rising competition from new digital asset exchanges challenges Flow Traders' market position.
Self-custodial trading platforms may reduce reliance on traditional liquidity providers.
Advanced cryptographic protocols could disrupt traditional data-sharing methods in financial markets.
Differentiation
Flow Traders specializes in Exchange Traded Products, expanding into diverse asset classes.
The company uses proprietary technology to provide liquidity in global financial markets.
Flow Traders invests in financial market innovators, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
Upsides
Growing interest in digital asset trading boosts demand for liquidity providers like Flow Traders.
Expansion into emerging technologies aligns with Flow Traders' strategic agenda.
Increased digitization in equity markets enhances market efficiency, benefiting Flow Traders.
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