Keyrock is hiring a
Head of Engineering in Belgium

Summary

Keyrock is expanding and seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage its team and develop and maintain high-concurrency, high-performance trading and back-office systems. The ideal candidate should have experience building and maintaining similar systems, strong programming skills, and a deep understanding of software engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field experience
• Proven experience building and maintaining high-concurrency, high-performance trading and back-office systems
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Rust, Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) and Python
• Proficient in data-intensive systems
• Experience managing and leading engineering teams, with a focus on fostering collaboration and professional growth
• Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, including agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Drive the design, development, and maintenance of high-concurrency, high-performance trading and back-office systems
• Collaborate closely with product management to align engineering efforts with product goals and roadmap
• Implement and enforce best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing methodologies, and deployment strategies
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems by implementing robust architectures and engineering practices
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Collaborate with System Architect and other Engineering managers to align with our company-wide technical strategy

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the financial industry is a plus

Benefits

• A competitive salary package with exceptional variable compensation upside
• Benefits that you choose and manage according to your needs and those of your family (car/bike, meal vouchers, health insurance, 25 days off, etc.)
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
• The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence who all receive stock options from the first year
• A ton of fun in a thriving and multicultural environment, with colleagues enjoying regular team building activities
• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Professional development support
• Career growth plans
• Team building and social events (both remote and in person)
• Access to world class tools to do your job
• IT allowance to purchase the equipment you need to do your job