Keyrock City Of London, England, United Kingdom
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About Keyrock
Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.
Role: Head of Engineering - Platform
As the Head of Engineering - Platform at Keyrock, you will lead our engineering teams in developing and maintaining our core trading data platform systems. We seek a hands-on leader experienced in building scalable, resilient, high-performance systems who is also willing to actively contribute technically. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, has a strong track record in managing engineers, fosters collaboration, and drives product initiatives while engaging deeply with technical challenges.
Responsibilities
* Architect, develop, and maintain large-scale, high-performance trading data platforms focusing on low latency and high availability.
* Design efficient, scalable, and fault-tolerant data pipelines for trading, risk management, and reporting.
* Ensure seamless integration between trading and backoffice systems to improve operational efficiency and automation.
* Lead cloud-native infrastructure initiatives using AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
* Implement GitOps workflows to automate deployment, enhance observability, and govern systems.
* Promote a culture of security, compliance, and financial accountability within development processes.
* Optimize data storage and retrieval strategies balancing performance, cost, and compliance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering innovation and growth.
* Stay updated with emerging trends in cloud infrastructure, security, and blockchain technologies.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in building and maintaining large-scale, high-performance trading data platforms.
* Strong expertise in Rust (or C++), Python, and TypeScript for system development and automation.
* Deep understanding of data engineering principles, including data modeling, ETL, and stream processing.
* Experience with financial data workflows, including trading and backoffice operations.
* Extensive experience with AWS and cloud-native architectures.
* Proficiency with GitOps tools and methodologies.
* Strong background in DevSecFinOps ensuring compliance, security, and cost efficiency.
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD, IaC, and monitoring tools.
Leadership & Collaboration
* Experience managing engineering teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
* Strong interpersonal skills for cross-team communication.
* Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.
* Passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure systems in fast environments.
Nice to Have
* Experience in crypto trading infrastructure or traditional finance.
* Knowledge of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and DeFi.
* Experience with high-frequency or algorithmic trading.
Location: UK or Europe preferred. Remote and flexible options available.
Our recruitment philosophy emphasizes self-awareness, skills, and a conscious choice to join our field. We seek a crypto enthusiast who is driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering scalable outcomes.
We offer a competitive salary, benefits, flexible hours, and remote work opportunities. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and perform background checks on all hires.
Apply at: https://keyrock.com/careers/
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