Swissblock Technologies is hiring a
Senior Engineer in Switzerland

Summary

The job is for a Senior Software Engineer at Swissblock to build and evolve the exchange connectivity, order management, and execution engine of their cryptocurrency trading platform. The role requires experience in Go and Python programming, Unix-based systems, containerized environments, databases, Websocket, REST API, and message brokers.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or similar field involving coding (e.g. physics or applied mathematics)
• Hands-on senior level experience in Go and Python programming
• Unix based systems, containerized environments and Kubernetes
• Working experience with databases: relational, NoSQL and time series
• Websocket, REST API and message brokers (e.g. Kafka, NATS, MQ)
• Proficient written and verbal communication in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude to own and solve issues
• Sense for quality, reliability and innate curiosity to learn new things

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements in direct contact with business and technical stakeholders
• Conduct workload and complexity assessments
• Design, plan, and implement new software solutions in Go and Python
• Maintain and enhance the existing solutions
• Drive and track the progress of architectural changes from concept to production
• Influence the technical direction of new services and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial background in FX or digital assets, algorithmic trading and/or exchange connectivity
• Working knowledge of cloud-native architectures, GCP preferred
• Highly proficient in asynchronous, event-driven distributed systems

Benefits

• Unique opportunity to work on new, cutting-edge technology in financial trading
• Self-funded and already profitable international company in a future-proof market
• Great culture and team spirit with flat hierarchy and quick decision-making
• Work-life balance with a remote-first culture (Europe or onsite in Zug, Switzerland)
• Competitive compensation scheme with an annual bonus
• 25 days of annual leave, pension, insurance and regular company events