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# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** TechChain Talent
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, High-Frequency Trading, Blockchain, Multithreading, Concurrency, Backend, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815193598-backend-engineer

## About the Role

If you thrive in high-performance environments, love tackling complex engineering challenges, and want to help bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto innovation, this is the opportunity for you., * 5+ years of backend engineering experience in trading, HFT, or crypto systems

 * Deep expertise in C++, Rust, Go, or Java or similar
 * Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and distributed architectures
 * Experience with market data, order execution, or exchange connectivity
 * Interest or experience in blockchain and decentralized technologies

## Description

Backend Engineer (on-site/London) - up to £260k

A high-growth blockchain infrastructure company is building the next generation of ultra-fast trading and digital asset platforms, and were looking for an exceptional Backend Engineer to join the London team onsite.

If you thrive in high-performance environments, love tackling complex engineering challenges, and want to help bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto innovation, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do:

 * Design and develop backend systems powering high-frequency trading and crypto platforms
 * Build performance-critical APIs, order matching engines, and real-time data pipelines
 * Collaborate with trading, quant, and blockchain teams to deliver low-latency infrastructureOptimize system performance, scalability, and throughput
 * Contribute to cutting-edge blockchain and digital asset technology

What We're Looking For:

 * 5+ years of backend engineering experience in trading, HFT, or crypto systems
 * Deep expertise in C++, Rust, Go, or Java or similar
 * Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and distributed architectures
 * Experience with market data, order execution, or exchange connectivity
 * Interest or experience in blockchain and decentralized technologies


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