Senior software engineer - trading tech

Doghouse Recruitment
Amsterdam, Netherlands
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
€ 10K

Job location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tech stack

C++
Distributed Systems
Python
SQL Databases
WebSocket
Backend

Job description

Are you excited about building high-stakes trading systems where accuracy and reliability are critical? Our client's Risk Tech team is developing a Risk & Alert Framework that traders will use daily-and they need your expertise to push it further. Our client is a fast-growing cryptocurrency trading firm with offices in Amsterdam and Singapore. Their Risk Tech team builds internal risk and account management software-the backbone that keeps everything running smoothly. Lees alle informatie over deze vacature zorgvuldig en gebruik vervolgens de sollicitatieknop hieronder om uw cv en sollicitatie te versturen. What You'll Do

  • Enhance and expand the existing Risk & Alert Framework used by traders.
  • Work closely with traders and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Develop and maintain systems for risk monitoring, reporting, and alerting.
  • Collaborate within the trading, mid-office, and risk teams on internal tooling.

Requirements

  • Experience with Python/SQL.
  • Experience in financial trading, risk, or fintech is a plus.
  • Attention to detail is crucial-a single mistake can have major consequences.
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills-you need to translate technical work into trader-friendly solutions. English is fine.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and WebSockets is a bonus.
  • Not a specialized web developer role-this is about backend risk tech.

Nice To Have

  • Experience with C++ or Rust (especially if from a trading background).
  • Background in building high-stakes financial systems.

Benefits & conditions

  • Base salary: 80K - 120K (incl. holiday allowance). For juniors, this can be lower.
  • Bonus
  • VISA Sponsorship & 30% Ruling
  • Hybrid work (4 days in-office).
  • Work directly with traders and impact risk management strategies.

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