Lead Engineer, Trading Product Engineering

Bullish

Hybrid
12+ years backend engineering experience
Expert-level java 17+ proficiency
Low-latency trading system architecture
Bullish is seeking a Lead Engineer for its Trading Product Engineering team, focusing on building high-performance trading systems for a global digital asset platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly in trading technologies, and a strong proficiency in Java

Job Summary

  • The role involves engineering reusable, reliable, and low-latency Java code that powers the core of a regulated global digital asset exchange.
  • Candidates must leverage deep understanding of TradFi products to ensure functional correctness and market fit for complex financial state transitions.
  • The team operates as a global engineering organization committed to technical excellence, security, and compliance as foundational cores.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Bullish is seeking a Lead Engineer for its Trading Product Engineering team, focusing on building high-performance trading systems for a global digital asset platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly in trading technologies, and a strong proficiency in Java.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years backend engineering experience
  • Expert-level Java 17+ proficiency
  • Low-latency trading system architecture
  • Deep knowledge of JVM and concurrency
  • Experience with Spring or Micronaut frameworks
  • Understanding of Spot, Futures, and Options markets

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with TypeScript programming
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Background in cryptocurrency or digital assets
  • Mentorship and technical leadership skills
  • Knowledge of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Solace messaging

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 12+ years of backend engineering experience
  • Proven track record architecting low-latency trading systems

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