Technical Lead (Backend API)
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Job description FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies. At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to ever interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having Fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work. As a Technical Lead (Backend API), you will be leading a team to design, build, test and maintain trading applications for crypto/ digital assets. You will be working across the full stack with performance and latency considerations. You are a generalist working on both frontend, backend and external APIs. You enjoy mentoring team members and take responsibility and ownership for the team's performance. You are enthusiastic about technology, quick learner, and a team player. Responsibilities Design and implement high performance trading APIs. Design, build and maintain data pipeline for trading analytics. Lead, mentor the team building APIs and analytics. Implement automated tests and work with QA teams to create test plans. Create design, test & deployment documents. Collaborate with teams in various regions and stakeholders. Job requirements Masters/ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Experience in one or more general purpose programming languages: Java/C++/ Golang. 6+ years of development including WebSockets & REST. Experience with Microservices is a plus. 2+ years of experience as a Technical Lead. Familiarity with best practices for API Development. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Desirable Skills Knowledge of Trading and FIX protocol. Experience with Order or Execution Management Systems. Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you. Please use the link on this page to apply, and we will get back to you as soon as we are able. For more information visit or follow us on twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates. FlexTrade Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an authorized agreement for a particular SOW (Statement of Work) in place is hired: such resumes are deemed the sole property of FlexTrade Systems, Inc. FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.