8Blocks Capital is a quantitative trading firm with focus on liquidity provision and quantitative trading in the Cryptocurrency markets. We have taken our expertise and knowledge from Wall Street and successfully applied it to Cryptocurrency. Our team has over two decades of combined experience in building low latency trading infrastructures and cutting edge trading algorithms. The small team has outperformed many of the biggest crypto currencies firms out there and is growing rapidly.
The position:
We are looking for a trading developer to join the 8Blocks team. The role is both challenging and demanding within a high pressure environment. To be considered for this position, you will need to have previous experience building software for trading. Prior experience in Cryptocurrency is not necessary but a strong interest is absolutely necessary.
What you will do as a Trading Developer:
-Work with the trading team to develop tools to capture trading opportunities
-Build GUIs to better visualisations of the markets and trading systems
-Identify opportunities in the market and brainstorm ideas with the team
-Manage and optimize our current trading software and systems
The ideal candidate will have:
-Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar discipline
-Intermediate proficiency in Python, Java or C++
-Experience with building distributed systems, optimized for high transaction and latency
-Ability to deliver clean, reliable code
-Takes ownership of development, deployment, and maintenance
-Strong communication skills
-Strong interest in Cryptocurrency
-Prior experience with Python Dash, AWS is a plus