Engineering Lead (Rust)

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

Act as the technical point of accountability for the Service Market Making Business Unit. Partner with the Head of Engineering to own delivery of entire work-streams. Contribute directly through coding, while also focusing on architecture design. Provide structured feedback through design and code reviews, support skill development. Guide system design, ensure scalability and resilience, and optimise performance. Uphold engineering best practices, enforce coding guidelines. Manage technical debt, lead refactoring initiatives. Work closely with product managers, designers, and QA engineers. Anticipate technical risks, dependencies, and trade-offs early.