Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

About the Role

At Ceryneian, we’re building a next-generation, research-driven algorithmic trading platform aimed at democratizing access to hedge fund-grade financial analytics. Headquartered in California, Ceryneian is a fintech innovation company dedicated to empowering traders with sophisticated yet accessible tools for quantitative research, strategy development, and execution.

Our flagship platform is currently under development. As a Backend Engineer, you will play a foundational role in designing and building the core trading engine and research infrastructure from the ground up. Your work will focus on developing performance-critical components that power backtesting, real-time strategy execution, and seamless integration with brokers and data providers. You’ll be responsible for bridging core engine logic with Python-based strategy interfaces, supporting a modular system architecture for isolated and scalable strategy execution, and building robust abstractions for data handling and API interactions. This role is central to delivering the reliability, flexibility, and performance that our users will rely on in fast-moving financial markets.

We are a remote-first team and are open to hiring exceptional candidates globally.

Core Tasks

·      Build and maintain the trading engine core for execution, backtesting, and event logging.

·      Develop isolated strategy execution runners to support multi-user, multi-strategy environments.

·      Implement abstraction layers for brokers and market data feeds to offer a unified API experience.

·      Bridge the core engine language with Python strategies using gRPC, ZeroMQ, or similar interop technologies.

·      Implement logic to parse and execute JSON-based strategy DSL from the strategy builder.

·      Design compute-optimized components for multi-asset workflows and scalable backtesting.

·      Capture real-time state, performance metrics, and slippage for both live and simulated runs.

·      Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to support high-availability deployments.

Top Technical Competencies

·      Proficiency in distributed systems, concurrency, and system design.

·      Strong backend/server-side development skills using C++, Rust, C#, Erlang, or Python.

·      Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms with a focus on low-latency performance.

·      Experience with event-driven and messaging-based architectures (e.g., ZeroMQ, Redis Streams).

·      Familiarity with Linux-based environments and system-level performance tuning.

Bonus Competencies

·      Understanding of financial markets, asset classes, and algorithmic trading strategies.

·      3–5 years of prior Backend experience.

·      Hands-on experience with backtesting frameworks or financial market simulators.

·      Experience with sandboxed execution environments or paper trading platforms.

·      Advanced knowledge of multithreading, memory optimization, or compiler construction.

·      Educational background from Tier-I or Tier-II institutions with strong computer science fundamentals, a passion for scalable system design, and a drive to build cutting-edge fintech infrastructure.

What We Offer

·      Opportunity to shape the backend architecture of a next-gen fintech startup.

·      A collaborative, technically driven culture.

·      Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.

·      Flexible working hours and a remote-friendly environment for candidates across the globe.

·      Exposure to financial modeling, trading infrastructure, and real-time applications.

·      Collaboration with a world-class team from Pomona, UCLA, Harvey Mudd, and Claremont McKenna.

Ideal Candidate

You’re a backend-first thinker who’s obsessed with reliability, latency, and architectural flexibility. You enjoy building scalable systems that transform complex strategy logic into high-performance, real-time trading actions. You think in microseconds, architect for fault tolerance, and build APIs designed for developer extensibility.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build beautiful UI using the Angular framework
• Work closely with the UX and visual design team to build a highly engaging UI that predicts and exceeds user expectations
• Work closely with product management team to understand user needs; participate in process definition and technology selection to ensure appropriate testing of UIs
• Develop the UI using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript to create great product experiences
• Build RESTful APIs that interface with the Cohesity backend systems
• Develop and Debug end to end from UI to the backend

Requirements:

• 3+ years of engineering experience with a proven track record of building high performance consumer web applications or services.

• good exposure in front end ui frameworks like reactjs, angular.

• thorough knowledge of html, css and javascript.

• very good analytical and problem solving skills.

• Willingness to constantly learn and if you are looking for ways to improve yourself and the processes around you.

• experience working in an agile team environment and are a self-starter, conscientious member of the team.

• passion to code, but also you’re awesome at it!

• Attention to detail

• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
• Experience working with a startup will be a plus.

What WE have

• A small, well-knit team with a bunch of self-driven aces who love their work as well as working here!
• A top notch product spanning web app, mobile app, chatbot and artificial intelligence tech stack
• An enviable client portfolio that includes known names such as LG, Biba, W, HPCL, Costa Coffee (to name a few), who depend on us to track their compliances and efficiencies.
• An open door culture
• An environment to push your boundaries and expand your skillsets
• A newer challenge every day!

What YOU must have

• 3-5 years’ experience with native mobile App development on both Android as well as iOS platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in information systems or computer science
• Excellent knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, iOS framework
• Strong knowledge of Android & iOS UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to effectively integrate Android applications
• Should have worked on Apps using local resources (like camera, GPS, Speech recorder, settings etc) and having local storage capability using SQLite, xml, firebase etc.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
• Familiarity with various testing tools
• Team player with strong communication, documentation  and collaboration skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to productively function under pressure and within a deadline oriented atmosphere
• Self-motivated and high-initiative taking
• Organized and detail orientated with strong work ethic
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

What will you do

• Translate designs and wire frames into high quality code

• Develop AI/ML based mobile apps for both Android and iOS
• Resolve bugs as reported by the QA team.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation
• Share weekly and monthly development plans and build releases schedule.

Impress us with your skill, self-drive and work ethics, and we will go any length to make you part of the growth journey!

•  Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.

• Participate in requirements analysis
• Collaborate with internal teams to produce software design and architecture
• Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages
• Test and deploy applications and systems
• Revise, update, refactor and debug code
• Improve existing software
• Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support.

• Requirements

  • Proven experience as a .NET Developer or Application Developer
  • Familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns (e.g. Model-View-Controller (MVC))
  • Knowledge of at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET) and HTML5/CSS3
  • Familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (REST, RPC)
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies
  • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills

Hiring for UK Education Campaign -

Interview process Remote.

Key Points for Job Seekers (Why should you join CogentHub)

Lead Generation;

No Sales;

Fixed Salary Date;

Home Drop facility (Pickup as per COVID Situation).

Paid Training Sessions;

Fixed shift timings / No stretch;

Fixed 6 days working

Daily & Monthly Incentives;

Best Pay package in the Industry.

Required:

Excellent English Communication Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Full Time Job in Voice Process

Preferred Experience 6 months to 1 Year in any International BPO domain

Job Descriptions:

• You have to deal with UK B2C customers for Lead Generation process.  

Facilities:
Fixed Office Timings - (3:00pm- 12.00 am midnight)

Attractive Salary Packages (Fixed Salary)

Salary on Time

Free Home Drop Facility (as per the Transport Boundary)
Huge  Daily & Monthly Incentives.
6 Days Working
 

Our Address:

Cogent Hub Private Limited

Udyog Vihar, Gurugram - 122016