Blockchain Engineer

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Back‑End Blockchain Engineer to join our growing Digital Assets Technology team in Hong Kong. This is a unique opportunity to work at a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture. We value sharp, creative minds and challenge our engineers to leverage their full potential in a high‑performance environment. What You Will Do Work closely with trading desks to develop scalable and low‑latency solutions for DEX Trading Contribute to the architecture and development of high‑performance, real‑time trading systems for DeFi markets Encourage the team to grow our Blockchain understanding bringing in protocol‑specific knowledge and best practices Develop and maintain on‑chain and off‑chain components, including smart contracts, indexers, and market‑making bots Implement robust APIs and integrate with DeFi protocols, liquidity pools, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) Design and optimise event‑driven microservices for real‑time blockchain transaction processing Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of blockchain‑based back‑end systems Collaborate with Quantitative Researchers, Traders, and Software Engineers to identify and implement automation and acceleration strategies for the Digital Assets desk Follow the best software engineering practices supported by the best working environment, latest technology and continuous support from all parts of Flow Traders organisation What You Need to Succeed BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields 5+ years of commercial experience in software development Strong expertise in one or more back‑end programming languages: Python, Rust, Go, Java Solid experience in DeFi development (protocol interactions, arbitrage, liquidity management) Strong blockchain knowledge, including nodes, consensus mechanisms (PoW, PoS), and Web3 Experience with smart contract development in Solidity and/or Rust Deep understanding of back‑end architecture, including scalable distributed systems, microservices, and event‑driven processing Hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of security best practices in blockchain and back‑end development (e.g., private key management, transaction signing, API security) Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, gRPC, and WebSockets for real‑time data processing Experience working with on‑chain data analysis, indexers, and oracles, a plus Knowledge of MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) strategies and blockchain transaction ordering, a plus Prior experience working in low‑latency, high‑performance trading environment, a plus Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via e‑mail, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders. Our Hiring Process for our Technology Teams Applying for a role at Flow Traders – submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the position. Complete an online assessment – shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a HackerRank test. Interview with a Recruiter – shortlisted candidates will then have an interview with a Recruiter to assess business knowledge, motivation and cultural fit. Technical assessment & final interview – the next step is to meet your team to discuss previous experience, technical skills, and relevant knowledge. Benefits Attractive Compensation – remuneration package comprised of a base salary and a discretionary variable component. Continuous Learning and Development – dedicated academy with endless personal and functional development opportunities. Exceptional Events and Social Activities – annual company trip, holiday parties, family and sports events. There is something for everyone Employee Foundation – volunteer programs for employees and charity support initiatives through the Flow Traders Foundation. Global Rotations Opportunities – opportunities to work in different locations to support personal growth within the company and develop your career. Great Global Locations – vibrant working environments, furnished with lounges, bars, gaming areas and offering lunches and coffee. Wellness and Healthy Culture – active lifestyle promoted by offering sports, healthy food and wellbeing programs. Working with Great Minds – informal working environment, with a focus on direct and open communication, entrepreneurial spirit and a driven atmosphere. #J-18808-Ljbffr