Head Of Engineering - Trading

.Keyrock is expanding!Keyrock was founded in 2017 and has quickly grown from 3 to around 170 people today. As an industry recognized liquidity provider and market maker, Keyrock is a leading European creator of algorithmic trading technology in the digital asset space. With VC backing and a constantly expanding global client base, Keyrock is one of Belgium's fastest-growing fintech companies.We're currently active on over 80 exchanges and count numerous marketplaces and asset issuers among our clients, including some of the best-known companies in the crypto space.Keyrock's beating heart is its technical team filled with software engineers, digital scientists and PhDs, who themselves are supported by university professors, industry-leading experts and a strong management team. Over the years Keyrock has become a company that is both idealistic and practical.OverviewAs the Head of Engineering at Keyrock, you will be responsible for leading our engineering team in the development and maintenance of our trading and back-office systems. We are seeking an experienced individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses a deep understanding of building scalable, resilient, and performant systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing people, fostering a collaborative work environment, and driving product-centric initiatives.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.Drive the design, development, and maintenance of high-concurrency, high-performance trading and back-office systems.Collaborate closely with product management to align engineering efforts with product goals and roadmap.Implement and enforce best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing methodologies, and deployment strategies.Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems by implementing robust architectures and engineering practices.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.Collaborate with System Architect and other Engineering managers to align with our company-wide technical strategy.RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field experience.Proven experience building and maintaining high-concurrency, high-performance trading and back-office systems.Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Rust, Node.Js (JavaScript/TypeScript) and Python.Proficient in data-intensive systems.Experience managing and leading engineering teams, with a focus on fostering collaboration and professional growth