Junior Backend Software Engineer Rust Trading
Hyra
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About the Junior Backend Software Engineer Rust Trading Role
Hyra is collaborating with Client Server to find a talented Junior Backend Software Engineer Rust Trading to join a profitable High Frequency Trading firm specializing in crypto markets. This fully remote role offers the exciting opportunity to develop and optimize high-performance backend systems critical for low-latency trading infrastructure.
As a Junior Backend Software Engineer Rust Trading, you will be instrumental in building cutting-edge solutions for crypto market trading. This position is ideal for an ambitious individual with strong Rust programming skills or a keen desire to specialize in Rust, coupled with a solid understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems. You'll work within a supportive technical team, contributing to the full software development lifecycle from initial design to deployment, and benefiting from structured career progression and mentorship offered by Client Server.
You must possess the right to work in the UK and be eligible for security vetting if required.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and maintaining high-frequency trading systems using Rust.
- Optimizing backend services for low-latency performance in crypto markets.
- Collaborating with senior engineers to design scalable system architectures.
- Troubleshooting and debugging complex distributed systems.
- Participating in the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
What We're Looking For
- Strong programming skills in Rust or a desire to specialize in it.
- Solid understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems.
- First-class academic record in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with high-performance computing or financial trading environments.
- Must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible for security vetting if required.
What Client Server Offers
- Base salary up to £90k per annum.
- Significant performance-related bonus.
- Private pension scheme.
- Structured career progression and mentorship.
Key Skills/Competency
- Rust Programming
- Backend Development
- Distributed Systems
- Low-Latency Systems
- High-Frequency Trading
- Crypto Markets
- System Optimization
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Scalable Architecture
- Debugging
How to Get Hired at Hyra
- Master Rust programming: Demonstrate strong Rust proficiency or a clear passion to specialize. Highlight relevant projects.
- Showcase backend expertise: Emphasize experience with distributed systems, scalable architecture, and performance optimization.
- Tailor your resume for Client Server: Align your skills and experience with high-frequency trading and low-latency systems.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Expect in-depth questions on Rust, data structures, algorithms, and system design for trading.
- Research Client Server and HFT: Understand their market, culture, and the nuances of high-frequency crypto trading.
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