Software Engineer II

JOB POSITION- FULL TIME BACKEND ENGINEER (TRADING SYSTEMS)

Satsio is an African startup that is building a crypto exchange for both spot trading and perpetual futures trading. We have many exciting and innovative features and products in the pipeline. We are looking to add to our engineering team and we are recruiting for a full time backend engineer (trading systems).

How to apply:

After reading the job description, please complete the job application via the following link: https://forms.gle/wEdVVktX3iVLCqj59

Location

This is a fully remote position. We are accepting applications from worldwide candidates.

Remuneration

Salary range in USDT shown at the top of the advert, depending on skills, experience, and location, and subject to good performance, vesting shares of 1% of the business.

Requirements

·      Proficiency in Python and expertise in working with websockets

·      Proven experience in designing and implementing complex REST APIs

·      Project experience with Flask and Django

·      Proficient with Linux and experienced working with cloud servers

·      Excellent communication skills

·      Intellectually motivated and a quick learner

·      Fluent in both spoken and written English

Preferences

·      Proficient in C++ or another low latency language

·      Experience building matching engines and trading systems

·      Experience working in the crypto exchange industry

·      Experience with blockchain nodes, creating blockchain wallet systems, cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal systems and optimising network fees

·      Familiar with the agile development process, Github flow, and modern software engineering practices

·      Align working hours with the standard 9am-6pm UTC+1 schedule

Key Responsibilities

·      Review and understand existing backend code base and make improvements where necessary

·      Matching engine and improving its speed

·      The system that updates user balances following user transactions and performs the necessary checks prior to permitting transactions

·      Cloud server configurations and deployment and cost optimisation of resources

·      Creating APIs with supporting documentation for users who trade algorithmically directly via APIs and not via the frontend

·      Work on our p2p trading product and KYC process

·      Building the perpetual futures trading product and integrating data from 3rd party APIs

·      Performing unit tests, integrated tests, performance tests and end to end tests

·      Working on various other backend tasks that the startup requires to be done

Startup culture

Our culture is one of constant innovation. Great teamwork, creativity, a passion for innovation, constantly trying to improve, being hard working, a self starter, a quick learner, taking initiative, a can do attitude, shipping product, loyalty, and having a positive mindset are all traits which we are seeking in our future colleague. We seek to create an environment whereby colleagues can see their long-term career to be with us and to flourish with us as we grow.

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At VMware, we are building an Enterprise Blockchain with innovation, enterprise-grade capability, and solutions that will power blockchain in every market sector.  

You will work with a team of talented and supportive individuals from across the world as well as members of the academic community and VMware’s Research Group in this role. Our team values diversity, collaboration, and open thought while supporting VMware’s EPIC2 values. 

Are you ready for your next great challenge with the Blockchain Engineering team in VMware?  

Responsibilities 

• Contribute to implementation of an enterprise blockchain solution. This includes but is not limited to work on the Byzantine Fault Tolerant State Machine Replication layer, work on the execution engine and smart contract layer and work on the ledger layer. 
• Collaborate effectively with other engineers and researchers to solve complex problems 
• Collaboration with cross functional teams involved in the product delivery 
• Working with global team in different geographical locations 

Requirements 

• Knowledge of modern software development methodologies. 
• Deep understanding of distributed computing concepts in practice   
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment,  

including quickly getting up to speed with new technologies.   

• Strong development experience in C++( v11 and higher)  in Linux 
• Expertise in one of the following: distributed systems, security/cryptography
• Proficient organizational skills with the ability to lead challenging demands. 
• Experience with leading the everyday activities of a global engineering team using Agile/Scrum processes. 

Who you are: 

• Self Starter – Thrive in a fast paced and changing environment.   
• Strong collaboration skills with a “Team First” mentality.  
• Technical engineering excellence, innovation in everything you do.   
• “Growth” mindset in tackle problems and creating great solutions.