Python Engineer (Strategy Engineer)

WHO WE ARE:

At Swissblock, we are passionate about creating cutting-edge algorithmic trading strategies for the cryptocurrency market using in-depth market analysis. The development team creates the trading platform, which covers data ingestion, strategy generation, trade execution and portfolio management. Our platform has been running in production for almost two years. Now we need to scale it up and extend its functionality. This means removing bottlenecks, adding new exchanges, and enhancing tracking and observability of the executions. We believe the key factor is to grow up a cohesive group of talented people with a solid coding background, a natural ability to recognize relevant patterns and a positive and creative mental attitude for success. Do you want to help us bring our current solution to the next level and build a revolutionary trading platform?

YOU WILL:

• Create, update and maintain current trading applications with the research team to improve security, scalability,

• Create and maintain trading algorithms partnering with the Quant Researchers

• Create and maintain APIs to expose databases to customers

• Help design, deploy and analyze experiments to evaluate running applications

• Keywords are Python, Pandas, MongoDB, Kafka, Kubernetes, Gitlab

THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES ARE A MUST:

• BS degree in Computer Science or related field involving coding (e.g., physics or applied mathematics)

• Experience with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design

• Ability to understand and explain complex mathematical concepts quickly

• Experience in one or more of the following: C, C++, Python, Go, Java

• Experience with Unix based systems, Docker, and Kubernetes

• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive

• Strong grasp of performance and reliability with the ability to verify and confirm your solutions

OUR BENEFITS:

• Join a young, self-funded and already profitable company in a future-proof market

• Solve complex problems

• Never run out of challenging projects to tackle

• Freedom to own your decisions and experiments

• Flexibility to organize your work the way you like, our remote-first setup enables it for every employee

• Be one of the main contributors to building a company with its unique culture in the cutting-edge tech space

• No approval loops, quick decision-making and full ownership of your function

• Attractive compensation package

• 25 days of paid leave per year

• Being on the forefront innovation, ability to shape the cryptocurrency revolution

• Daily collaboration with an international team of developers, scientists and researchers

• Unique opportunity to learn about trading, software engineering and decentralized technology

• Regular company events at cool locations worldwide

Can you identify yourself with the above requirements and want to be part of a team of young professionals with strong work ethic, positive attitude and growth mindset? Then apply today: Yana, our People & Culture Partner yfaber@swissblock.net welcomes your CV with a short letter of motivation.