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# Software Engineer - Crypto- Global Quant Firm

- **Company:** Hft Funds
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Networks, Linux, DevOps, Ethernet, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Multicasting, Routing, Shell Script, Software Deployment, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/software-engineer-crypto-global-quant-firm/57275587

## About the Role

* Minimum 3+ years' experience in an IT ops role (DevOps, Linux Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, etc.)
 * C++ knowledge required
 * Fluency in Python and shell scripting
 * Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
 * Systematic, analytical approach to problem solving

Desirable

 * Crypto markets experience
 * Familiarity with networking concepts, e.g. routing, multicast, LLDP, VLAN tagging, ethernet

## Description

One of the largest global HFT funds is looking for a highly proactive engineer with a background in IT operations to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.

Primarily responsible for monitoring and supporting trading system applications and exchanges, this role offers you the opportunity to:

 * Build and maintain a DevOps toolkit for production trading system (config + process management, deployment, monitoring, data collection, & analysis)
 * Interact directly with traders & developers, collaborating on technology changes, managing incidents, and troubleshooting problems
 * Handle daily software deployments and configuration changes to a complex, global hardware and software footprint

Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.


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