Technical Lead (Rust)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years in a Technical Leadership position guiding teams, shaping architecture, and driving delivery. Demonstrated expertise in architecting and maintaining high-concurrency, low-latency trading systems at scale. Advanced proficiency in 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. Solid command of software engineering best practices, including Agile methodologies, DevOps principles and end-to-end CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of DevSecFinOps principles. Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. Deep domain knowledge of finance and trading, particularly within the cryptocurrency sector. Experience in fast-paced, dynamic financial or fintech environments is highly desirable.

Act as the technical point of accountability for the Service Market Making Business Unit. Balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery. Champion collaboration across teams. Inspire and develop engineers through mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance. Contribute directly through coding, architecture design, and peer reviews. Guide system design, ensure scalability and resilience, and optimise performance. Uphold engineering best practices and manage technical debt. Work closely with product managers, designers, and QA engineers. Anticipate technical risks and propose mitigations.