Datafloq

Data and Technology Insights

Lead Software Engineer

Location:  London, GB /

APPLYCompany: Explore Group
Skills required: Algorithms, Blockchain, Design, Docker, Linux, Other, Proficiency, Python
Technologies required: Blockchain, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Python, Rust
Date: January 15, 2025

Rust Developer Blockchain – Contract – 500 to 700 – Outside IR35

Rate: 500- 700 per day (Outside IR35)

Duration: Long-term project

Start Date: ASAP

Location: London, UK (Would consider candidates in the EU)

Remote: 100% remote, occasional meet up in London (Must be open to this)

Currently looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join a Blockchain Startup. This will be a long term engagement and keen on speaking to any Rust Specialists that want to make an impact to the industry!

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement low-latency, high-performance services using Rust.
  • Build scalable systems capable of handling large data and traffic volumes with minimal latency.
  • Work on solutions for market-making or proprietary trading.
  • Optimize centralized exchange orderflow, matching, and execution processes using orderbook data.
  • Develop competitive strategies for decentralized exchanges and AMMs.
  • Deploy services using Docker and Kubernetes while ensuring observability and reliability.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Extensive experience with Rust, particularly for building low-latency, highly parallelized systems.
  • Proven ability to create scalable systems handling large data and traffic volumes.
  • Background in market-making or proprietary trading environments.
  • Strong understanding of orderbook data and centralized exchange mechanisms.
  • Knowledge of decentralized exchanges and AMM competitive strategies.
  • Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes.
  • A strong track record of delivering reliable, observable systems.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with EVM (or SVM) smart contract development.
  • Python experience for scripting or building web services.
  • Background in building trading bots or working with quants to deliver algorithms.
  • Expertise in Linux kernel optimizations for server performance.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, send over your CV, and I’ll be in touch to schedule a call and discuss the opportunity further.

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Rust Developer Blockchain – Contract – 500 to 700 – Outside IR35