Rust Engineer - Platform Trading

Job TitleRust Engineer - Platform TradingCompanyKeyrockOverviewKeyrock is a leading digital asset market maker engaged in high‑frequency trading, options, OTC and DeFi. We build scalable trading platforms, using Rust for algorithmic trading and constructing a robust, low‑latency data infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain high‑performance backend services and APIs using Rust, ensuring low latency and high availability for critical trading data platforms.Develop seamless integrations between live trading operations (exchanges/DeFi) and backoffice systems, automating workflows to improve operational efficiency.Deploy and manage services in a cloud‑native environment, leveraging AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform to scale infrastructure as code.Maintain GitOps‑driven workflows, ensuring robust CI/CD pipelines and implementing deep system observability (logging, metrics, tracing) for rapid incident response.Optimize data storage and retrieval strategies (SQL/NoSQL), balancing query performance, cost efficiency, and data integrity in a high‑volume financial environment.Engineer solutions with a "Security‑First" mindset, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards and secure handling of sensitive financial data.Partner with Product Managers, Risk teams, and other engineers to translate complex business requirements into reliable technical specifications and features.Actively participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and mentor fellow engineers to foster a culture of high code quality and innovation.Stay updated on emerging trends in the Rust ecosystem, cloud infrastructure, and blockchain technologies to continuously refine the platform’s capabilities.QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Proven experience building and maintaining data‑intensive, large‑scale, high‑performance trading data platforms.Strong expertise in Rust (or C++), Python, and TypeScript for system development and automation in the financial services industry.Good understanding of data engineering principles, including data modeling, ETL pipelines, and stream processing.Experience with financial services data workflows, including trading, middle office, and back office operations.Extensive experience in cloud‑native architectures, with proficiency in AWS.Proficient in GitOps tools and methodologies for infrastructure automation and deployment.Strong background in DevSecFinOps, ensuring compliance, security, and cost efficiency across the development lifecycle.Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and monitoring tools.OfferCompetitive salary packageAutonomy in time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotelyThe freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team that seeks excellenceEEO StatementKeyrock is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome employees of all backgrounds and hire, reward, and promote entirely based on merit and performance.#J-18808-Ljbffr