Blockchain.com

Back-End Engineer, Trading

Blockchain.com · London

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 days
Blockchain.com's roles stay open a median of 83 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Blockchain.com's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Blockchain.com
high
45 stale, 1 reposted of 45 open
Hiring momentum
48 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Blockchain.com's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Blockchain.com.

About this role

As a Back-End Engineer on the Cryptocurrency Trading Platform, you will design and build backend services using Kotlin and Python that support trading products, including order management and market data processing. Your role involves developing REST APIs and WebSocket streams, ensuring high availability and scalability of services, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to adapt to new features and market conditions.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Blockchain.com as an employer.

What you need

  • Professional experience building backend services, ideally in Kotlin and/or Python.
  • Solid experience designing and building backend services and REST APIs.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and experience integrating with multiple internal or third-party services.
  • An understanding of performance fundamentals — identifying bottlenecks, managing latency, and building systems that stay responsive under load.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Nice to have

  • Experience with WebSockets or other real-time streaming protocols such as NATS/JETSREAM.
  • Experience with real-time or event-driven systems.
  • Familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes and cloud environments (AWS).
  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies; interest in financial markets or crypto.

What you get

  • Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company.
  • Work from Anywhere Policy - up to 20 days to work remotely.
  • ClassPass.
  • Budgets for learning & professional development.
  • Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it.
  • Apple equipment.

Worth weighing

  • Mandatory in-office presence four days per week.
  • No specific salary listed.
  • Role involves working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

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Listed by Blockchain.com on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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