Senior Software Engineer, Order Book Data Integrations
Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JR2000951 CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context. Reports to:
Manager, Engineering, CoinDesk We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our Order Book Data Integrations team. In this role, you will work closely with the team lead and senior product managers to build and optimize systems that ingest, process, and deliver high-throughput cryptocurrency market data. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems handling thousands of messages per second from a diverse range of external APIs, all within a high-performance data pipeline. As part of a small but highly focused team with a strong and growing user base, your contributions will have a direct and meaningful impact on the success of our products and services. If you are passionate about working with real-time data, building scalable solutions, and shaping the future of cryptocurrency markets, this role offers a chance to make a significant difference. Key Requirements Designing and implementing high-throughput data services, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and performance. Taking ownership of key technology decisions, balancing trade-offs between quality, maintainability, and optimal performance. Collaborating closely with data and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and efficient workflows. Conducting thorough code reviews, promoting best practices, and continuously seeking opportunities to enhance team processes and standards. Creating comprehensive internal documentation for the systems you design, ensuring clarity and knowledge sharing across teams. Deep understanding and practical experience in writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure reliability, accuracy, and performance of applications. Fluent in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in building high-throughput and reliable systems that can scale effectively. Proficiency in Go, with a track record of writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Familiarity with both relational and non-relational database architectures (experience with PostgreSQL and Redis is a strong plus). Nice to have Experience designing and implementing scalable solutions to handle high-throughput systems. An understanding of queue or stream based messaging systems. Hands-on experience with Redis and/or PostgreSQL. Strong mathematical background or knowledge, particularly in numerical computations and algorithms, is a significant advantage. A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in a technical discipline. Genuine interest or prior experience in traditional financial markets or the cryptocurrency industry. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits. For more information on our DEI initiatives, please visit: https://www.coindesk.com/dei/. ACCOMMODATION CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to accomodations@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request. Please note that only a member of CoinDesk’s Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you directly from an@coindesk.com or @coindesk-indices.com email in regards to any and all opportunities at CoinDesk. Disregard emails from any other addresses or persons. If you’re selected to move onto the next phase of our hiring process, a member of our team will reach out to guide you through our interview process. We look forward to connecting!
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Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JR2000951 CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension and context. Reports to:
Manager, Engineering, CoinDesk We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our Order Book Data Integrations team. In this role, you will work closely with the team lead and senior product managers to build and optimize systems that ingest, process, and deliver high-throughput cryptocurrency market data. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems handling thousands of messages per second from a diverse range of external APIs, all within a high-performance data pipeline. As part of a small but highly focused team with a strong and growing user base, your contributions will have a direct and meaningful impact on the success of our products and services. If you are passionate about working with real-time data, building scalable solutions, and shaping the future of cryptocurrency markets, this role offers a chance to make a significant difference. Key Requirements Designing and implementing high-throughput data services, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and performance. Taking ownership of key technology decisions, balancing trade-offs between quality, maintainability, and optimal performance. Collaborating closely with data and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and efficient workflows. Conducting thorough code reviews, promoting best practices, and continuously seeking opportunities to enhance team processes and standards. Creating comprehensive internal documentation for the systems you design, ensuring clarity and knowledge sharing across teams. Deep understanding and practical experience in writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure reliability, accuracy, and performance of applications. Fluent in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in building high-throughput and reliable systems that can scale effectively. Proficiency in Go, with a track record of writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Familiarity with both relational and non-relational database architectures (experience with PostgreSQL and Redis is a strong plus). Nice to have Experience designing and implementing scalable solutions to handle high-throughput systems. An understanding of queue or stream based messaging systems. Hands-on experience with Redis and/or PostgreSQL. Strong mathematical background or knowledge, particularly in numerical computations and algorithms, is a significant advantage. A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in a technical discipline. Genuine interest or prior experience in traditional financial markets or the cryptocurrency industry. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY In an effort to attract, retain, develop and promote the most qualified individuals, CoinDesk is committed to treating all applicants and employees in a nondiscriminatory manner with respect to the terms and conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status/service, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This mandate governs all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, training, education, social and recreation programs, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits. For more information on our DEI initiatives, please visit: https://www.coindesk.com/dei/. ACCOMMODATION CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to accomodations@coindesk.com and let us know the nature of your request. Please note that only a member of CoinDesk’s Talent Acquisition team will reach out to you directly from an@coindesk.com or @coindesk-indices.com email in regards to any and all opportunities at CoinDesk. Disregard emails from any other addresses or persons. If you’re selected to move onto the next phase of our hiring process, a member of our team will reach out to guide you through our interview process. We look forward to connecting!
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