Technical Lead (Rust)

Technical Lead (Rust) at Keyrock

Overview

Since our beginnings in 2017, we have grown to be a leading change‑maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation. Today, our global team of over 180 diverse members spans 42 nationalities and operates mainly remotely with hubs in London, Brussels, and Singapore. We trade on more than 80 exchanges and manage market making, options, high‑frequency, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

Mission Statement

The Tech Lead acts as a hybrid role, bridging business objectives with technical execution while actively contributing to code, guiding the team, and achieving strategic delivery.

Job Description

Act as the technical point of accountability for the Service Market Making Business Unit. Balance strategic thinking with pragmatic delivery, drive collaboration across product, design, QA, and engineering, and inspire engineers through mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Engineering to own delivery of entire work‑streams, ensuring architecture and engineering decisions align with business strategy.
• Contribute directly through coding while focusing on architecture design, peer reviews, and cross‑functional communication.
• Provide structured feedback through design and code reviews, support skill development, and empower junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Guide system design, ensure scalability and resilience, and optimise performance across applications and infrastructure.
• Maintain engineering best practices, enforce coding guidelines, and partner with QA to embed automation and validation in the delivery pipeline.
• Manage technical debt, lead refactoring initiatives, and ensure long‑term maintainability.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to define scope, refine requirements, and plan delivery transparently.
• Anticipate technical risks and propose mitigations to safeguard delivery timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in a Technical Leadership position guiding teams, shaping architecture, and driving delivery of complex projects.
• Expertise in architecting and maintaining high‑concurrency, low‑latency trading systems at scale.
• Advanced proficiency in Rust; working knowledge of Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) and Python is an advantage.
• Deep experience with data‑intensive architectures and real‑time data pipelines.
• Proven track record deploying, optimising, and operating AWS environments for ultra‑low‑latency workloads.
• Hands‑on experience containerising applications and managing Kubernetes clusters in production.
• Familiarity with GitOps workflows for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments.
• Solid command of software engineering best practices, including Agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of DevSecFinOps principles to embed security, compliance, and cost‑governance into the delivery lifecycle.
• Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams with a commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, partnering effectively with Product, Architecture, Quantitative Research, and Operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset, passionate about building scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
• Deep domain knowledge of finance and trading, particularly within the cryptocurrency sector.
• Experience in fast‑paced, dynamic financial or fintech environments is highly desirable.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Ownership & Reliability – Take full responsibility for your work, delivering high‑quality service and meeting deadlines.
• Initiative & Problem‑Solving – Approach challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset and drive solutions independently.
• Operational Diligence – Respond strategically to technical and operational challenges, ensuring robust trading infrastructure.
• Curiosity & Growth Mindset – Continuously improve technical skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and explore new technologies.
• Excellent communication skills with a teamwork mindset, collaborating within a fully remote global team.

Recruitment Philosophy

We value self‑awareness in our recruitment process and seek individuals who understand themselves and their career goals. The perfect fit is a crypto enthusiast who is driven, collaborative, and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our Offer

• A competitive salary package with various benefits depending on the method of engagement (employee or freelancer).
• Autonomy in time management with flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
• The freedom to create an entrepreneurial experience as part of a team dedicated to excellence.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and non‑discriminatory work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creeds, and sexual orientations. Promotion is based entirely on merit and performance. Background checks are required for all potential employees.

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