Part Time - Rust Developer (Trading Engine)

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for building high-performance, low-latency systems for real-time trading environments. You will be instrumental in designing and developing critical components of our trading platform—from real-time market data management to distributed workflow orchestration and marketplace connectivity.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a talented team of technologists and front office executives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where innovation, precision, and reliability are paramount.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize real-time components for:

Market data management (static, reference, and real-time feeds)

Rules engines and business logic layers

Core trading engine and workflow orchestration

External system and marketplace API integrations

Own features end-to-end, from architectural design to production deployment

Work collaboratively across development, QA, operations, and trading desks

Deliver reliable and scalable services for mission-critical applications

Competencies

Proficiency in Java, C++, Rust, and TypeScript

Deep experience in systems programming for both Unix variants and Windows

Track record of designing and deploying large-scale, complex software projects

Strong grasp of network, socket, asynchronous, and functional programming

Experience with object-oriented design and event-driven architectures

Familiarity with multiple database systems and their integration in real-time systems

Ability to work independently and take ownership in high-pressure situations

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both tech and non-tech stakeholders

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on software development experience

Working knowledge of:

Low-level socket and network communication

Asynchronous and functional programming paradigms

Distributed systems and real-time service architecture

Multi-library, multi-language codebases

Preferred Skills and Tools

Rust development experience, especially with async Rust and the Tokio runtime

Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and GitHub

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-stakes trading environment

Self-starter mindset with a passion for continuous learning and technology innovation