Technical Lead (Rust)

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UK, EuropeFull-TimeDigital Asset Trading
Company:Keyrock
Location:UK, Europe
Languages:English
Seniority level:Lead, 5+ years
Experience:5+ years
Skills:
AWSBackend DevelopmentDockerLeadershipNode.jsPythonAgileKubernetesSoftware ArchitectureRustCI/CDProblem SolvingMentoringDevOpsCross-functional collaboration
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience 5+ years in a Technical Leadership position guiding teams, shaping architecture, and driving delivery of complex projects 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
Responsibilities:
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, peer reviews, and cross-functional communication. Provide structured feedback, support skill development, and empower junior and mid-level engineers. Guide system design, ensure scalability and resilience, and optimize performance. Uphold engineering best practices and enforce coding guidelines. Manage technical debt, lead refactoring initiatives, and ensure long-term maintainability. Work closely with product managers, designers, and QA engineers. Anticipate technical risks, dependencies, and trade-offs.
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