Core Developer (Python)

About WintermuteWintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute Ventures arm that invests in early stage DeFi projects.Wintermute was founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. To Wintermute digital assets is not just another asset class, we believe in the innovative potential of blockchain, the fundamental innovations, we have a long-term view on the digital asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. Read more here.Working at WintermuteWe are looking for a Core Developer to work on building out an automated trade reconciliation system. This is a greenfield project, and you will work closely with the Head of Core Development, CTO, Middle Office Lead and traders.The solution will match order and transfer information from the large number of crypto exchanges that we trade on to generate near-live middle office confirmations and reconciled positions, live alerts, and historic reports. We are a Linux based company, and the solution will be built in Python and should "talk to" C++ stack. It is going to be a very high-performance solution that should be capable of reconciling up to 100M transactions a day.The role is ideal for a candidate with strong Python skills who is interested to work on building new high-performance systems and developing their knowledge of system architecture, as well as of finance and trading. Crypto exchange experience is not required, but interest in financial and crypto markets would be an advantage.Hard skills requirements3+ years of experience in Python 3 development (could be academic or personal projects)Experience working with reconciliation, risk or other middle office systems would be an advantage, but not requiredExperience building/upgrading and using SQL based databasesFamiliarity with Linux, on desktops and serversUnderstanding of git or any other source versioning systemsCuriosity about algorithmic trading and financial marketsC++ as a secondary language would be an advantage, but not required.Join our dynamic team and benefit from:Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally.Engaging projects offering accelerated responsibilities and ownership compared to traditional finance environments.A vibrant working culture with frequent team meals, holiday celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide outings, including our annual Wintermute weekend getaway.A Wintermute-inspired office in central London, featuring an array of amenities such as table tennis and foosball, personalized desk configurations, a cozy team breakout area with games and free food.Great company culture: informal, non-hierarchical, ambitious, highly professional with a startup vibe, collaborative and entrepreneurial.A performance-based compensation with a significant earning potential alongside standard perks like pension and private health insurance.Note:Although we are unable to accept fully remote candidates, we support significant flexibility in regards to working from home and working hours.We offer UK work permits and help with relocation.Find out more:WebsiteTwitterLinkedinYoutubeView our open positions

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