Hybrid Software Developer, Trading Technology (Query Stack) Software Developer, Trading Technology (Query Stack) with verification

BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”.

Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies.

In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances."

For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow LinkedIn, Discord, Telegram and X.

Overview

This is a multifaceted role, working with both trading and exchange systems within the firm. The main focus will be to provide and enhance systems to support the internal trading desk, as well as provide support for other systems within the firm as deemed appropriate. A solid background in financial systems is required (traditional or crypto), with exposure to Algos preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and enhancement Query Stack components, used to provide data services to both internal and external clients
• Development and enhancement of the electronic trading stack components supporting the trading desk
• Working with traders to enhance existing algo strategies for Market Making
• Work closely with DevOps and Ops Support to have sufficient monitoring in place to ensure we are aware of potential issues which could lead to a degraded service.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of Java development experience.
• Understanding of threading models, JVM memory management and optimization.
• Experience integrating with REST and Websocket APIs.
• Following TDD/BDD methodologies and clean coding practices.
• Comfortable working with developer tools such as GIT, Jira and Confluence.
• Familiar with automated build, test and deployment pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a confident communicator.
• Ability to work independently and comfortably to tight schedules.
• Have worked in a fintech environment

Nice to have

• Algorithmic trading experience
• Exposure to big data - specifically Postgres/RDS databases
• Experience developing distributed components which communicate over middleware solutions such as ChronicleQueue, NATS, Kafka, TibCo and LBM.
• Experience developing in Python.
• Cloud technologies such as docker and k8s, as well as exposure to AWS
• Understanding of logging, metrics and tracing concepts using tools such as Splunk, ELK stack, Lightstep and TICK stack.

Why BitMEX?

BitMEX is a place of intense work, fun, and diversity, all at the same time. We hire across different time zones, to support the growing demands and to bring in the best of the best talents across the world.

We are looking for individuals who are determined, responsible and collaborative to join BitMEX as we continue to build a thriving cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value attention to detail, speed and simplicity. As a global business operating a 24/7 exchange, we seek out those who are adaptable and can work across markets in a diversity team.

We provide flexible arrangements to our remote contract talents with:

• Work from home to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
• Paid holidays and leave so you won’t miss out any important events
• Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
• Don’t forget the advantage of our Beyond Border Remote Working policy, where you get to work away from your home country
• Option to choose to be paid in fiat or crypto currency, providing the flexibility to shape your financial freedom

Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in? Apply online now!