Technical Lead

Summary

Join Keyrock as a Technical Lead and assume responsibility for the technology behind our Strategic Market Making team. You will design and develop high-frequency, large-scale trading platforms, overseeing the entire development lifecycle from architecture to deployment. Collaborate with Product, Quantitative Research, and Operations teams to translate strategic objectives into scalable systems. Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within your engineering team. Ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and high-performance solutions that maintain Keyrock's market leadership. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, remote work options, and the chance to contribute to a dynamic and innovative company in the cryptocurrency sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting and maintaining high-concurrency, low-latency trading systems at scale
• Advanced proficiency in Rust (or C++ and willing to learn Rust); working knowledge of Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) and Python is an advantage
• Deep experience with data-intensive architectures and real-time data pipelines
• Proven track record deploying, optimising and operating AWS environments for ultra-low-latency workloads
• Hands-on experience containerising applications and managing Kubernetes clusters in production
• Familiarity with GitOps workflows to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and deployments
• Solid command of software engineering best practices, including Agile methodologies, DevOps principles and end-to-end CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of DevSecFinOps principles to embed security, compliance and cost-governance throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams, with a commitment to fostering collaboration, mentorship and continuous professional growth
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, able to partner effectively with Product, Quantitative Research and Operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a passion for building scalable, reliable and secure systems
• Deep domain knowledge of finance and trading, particularly within the cryptocurrency sector

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 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
• Provide both strategic direction and day-to-day hands-on development across our suite of high-concurrency, high-performance trading platforms
• Lead, mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team of engineers, embedding a growth mindset, agile practices and engineering excellence
• Partner with Product Management to translate roadmap objectives into scalable architectures, rigorous engineering plans and sprint deliverables
• Define, implement and uphold industry-leading development standards - including comprehensive code reviews, test-driven development, CI/CD pipelines and release orchestration
• Architect and validate robust, secure and resilient systems; proactively identify performance bottlenecks and champion continuous optimisation
• Collaborate with the System Architect and fellow Engineering Managers to ensure alignment with our overarching technical vision and technology stack roadmap
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, fostering proof-of-concepts and rolling out improvements that deliver measurable business impact
• Engage with cross-functional teams (Operations, Security, QA, Architecture) to streamline processes, elevate operational maturity and guarantee 24/7 production reliability

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fast-paced, dynamic financial or fintech environments is highly desirable

Benefits

• A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on the method of engagement (employee or freelancer)
• Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely