Lead Software Engineer

Who are we looking for?

BlockTech is a high-paced algorithmic trading firm facilitating global decentralised trading in cryptocurrency derivatives while expanding to regulated markets.

We are growing like never before and we are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who wants to join us in this exciting scale-up phase!

What will you do?

To facilitate the further growth of BlockTech, you are responsible for managing one of our new software engineering teams. Additionally, you will still code a lot as well since we believe in leading by example!

Software Engineers at BlockTech have the possibility to develop components entirely from scratch, which will enable us to obtain top-notch performance and stay ahead of the game.

This means that you will carry a high level of responsibility since your team has the ability to steer the direction of the company with your newly developed components.

When you are not working on new code, you will maintain and improve the current infrastructure and logic.

What's in it for you?

• Full-time position in a relaxed and trendy office located in Amsterdam.

• Competitive base salary, a pension plan, and a very attractive bonus plan based on your performance and the company’s results.

• Additionally, outstanding performance is rewarded with the opportunity to buy into the trading fund.

• Laptop, home office budget, reimbursement of your internet costs at home, and transportation allowance, including a company bike plan.

• Breakfast and warm lunch. Additionally, snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day.

• Extensive in-house training program in combination with an annual learning & development budget.

• Physical and mental wellness program: Reimbursement of gym membership; frequent sports events; the opportunity to do all kinds of sports during working hours, including kickboxing, CrossFit, fitness, padel, and soccer; in-house gym; in-house physiotherapist, barber, and masseur; unlimited access to a psychologist.

• Regular social events, including bi-annual trips abroad, monthly outings, and weekly Friday drinks.

• For internationals: All-in relocation package and Dutch classes.

Our culture

At our core, we are a dynamic team of trading and tech enthusiasts dedicated to automating the manual trading process. Our collaborative, boundary-free approach ensures that everyone contributes to achieving our ambitious goals.

In this role, you will be both challenged and stretched, with ample opportunities for growth and development, both within and beyond your main responsibilities.

We invest in our people by offering a competitive compensation and benefits package, fostering innovation, and celebrating success. Our commitment to diversity transcends traditional norms; we provide an equal playing field, promote reverse leadership, and offer boundless growth opportunities for all our employees.

• 5+ years of commercial working experience as a (Lead) Software Engineer using object-oriented languages
• Willingness to work with Rust and Python
• A solid understanding of asynchronous programming
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• A critical mind who follows things until completion
• The ability to confidently work on completely new components
• A high level of responsibility and ownership