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Staff Software Engineer (Front End)

City of London

Permanent

Competitive

Frontend (Staff) Software Engineer, Stealth Decentralised Exchange Startup, London, Mainly in office, Competitive Salary and Equity/Tokens My client, a stealth startup building a Decentralised Exchange on EVM, is looking for a FrontEnd Staff Software Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will be reporting directly to the CTO, implementing and most importantly, architecting their mobile and desktop clients which will connect into this DEX. While this project focuses on a blockchain system, prior experience with blockchain is not essential. However, having familiarity with trading interfaces and high availability systems would be highly advantageous. In this role, you will be: Architecting and implementing desktop and mobile clients. Building FrontEnd features, integrating these with backend endpoints and data streams Working with the BackEnd team, Graphic Designers and Product Designers to ensure a complete end-to-end solution Mentoring FrontEnd team members on engineering best practices The ideal candidate will have: 6+ years FrontEnd experience Notable experience architecting and developing desktop and mobile applications/interfaces Experience writing and then shipping production grade code Experience with CSS, Typescript, React & React Native, Redux or React hooks or other languages, frameworks and state management libraries Practical experience with Websockets and REST APIs Knowledge of Decentralised Exchanges, EVMs, Perpetuals and other novel DeFi primitives We can provide you with: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your family. Generous vacation and paid time off policy to ensure work-life balance. Competitive salary, equity, and token package to reward your contributions. Professional development opportunities, including training programs and conferences. Modern and comfortable work environment with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Company-sponsored social activities and team-building events to foster a collaborative culture.

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Java Developer (AWS EKS)

Glasgow

Contract

£350

Java Developer Are you a Java Developer looking for your next exciting contract? Do you want to join a Global Bank on a long term project? If so, then this one is for you! Hybrid - Glasgow Project: We are seeking for a new talent to join the Software Engineering team where you will have the opportunity to collaborate in the 'Payments Development Centre' project. My client is a well-established financial institution that provides a range of banking and financial services to its customers. Responsibilities: As an Java Application Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and configuring applications to meet business process and application requirements. You will be expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform. You will also be responsible for team decisions and engaging with multiple teams to contribute on key decisions. Additionally, you will provide solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams. Expert proficiency in Java is required. Advanced proficiency in Spring Boot, Intermediate proficiency in CI/CD, Intermediate proficiency in Terraform are recommended. Develop innovative solutions to meet business requirements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to drive continuous improvement Identify and resolve technical issues and bugs Contribute to the overall architecture and design of applications

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Lead Engineer (Backend)

London City

Permanent

Negotiable salary + share options & tokens - we are open to discussing expectations.

Lead Engineer – Join Our Innovative Team! Location: City of London (office based full time initially) Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Negotiable salary + share options & tokens - we are open to discussing expectations. About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced software engineer to build and lead a dynamic and forward-thinking team as a founding engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend systems, based on Web 2 architecture, that will drive our next-generation DeFi (Decentralised Finance) platform to create a fully decentralised exchange (DEX). Reporting directly to the CTO, you will take ownership of the design, development end-to-end performance of the systems that connect the market to the exchange, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of reliability, scalability, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and architecture of backend systems that connect web and mobile clients to the DEX platform. Ensure these systems are scalable, secure, and efficient. Oversee the implementation of backend systems, with a focus on maintaining high performance and reliability across the stack. Work closely with other teams to ensure seamless integration and interface between different system components. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, sharing best practices and helping to develop their technical skills. Design and potentially implement custom components, such as blockchain data indexers and other blockchain-specific modules, to support our platform’s unique needs. Oversee the deployment and ongoing maintenance of backend systems, ensuring they remain robust and responsive to evolving requirements. About You: 8+ years in backend engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally in high-performance, production environments. Strong background in architecting backend systems at scale, with experience in Rust, Go, or other high-performance languages. Experience in designing and implementing WebSocket-based architectures. Ability to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges and distill them into manageable tasks. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver successful products. Experience in start-up environments where rapid iteration and innovation are key. Knowledge of decentralised finance (DeFi) and exchanges (DEXs) or other blockchain technologies. Proficiency in high performance languages like Rust / Go is highly desirable. Why Work With Us? Be a part of a cutting-edge project, where your contributions will have a significant impact. Work in an environment that values creativity, efficiency, and autonomy. Enjoy competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and more. We are open to sponsoring relocation to London for the right candidate. How to Apply: If you’re an expert founding engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the tech space!

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Due to the sensitive nature of some of our Projects & Change opportunities, our clients have asked us not to advertise this role. Please get in touch with our consultant to learn more about these opportunities.

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Senior Recruitment Partner - Global Custodian Bank
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My team has been cooperating with Skillfinder International for last couple of years. Skillfinder is always ready to provide a solution for our resourcing needs across our locations (Ireland, Luxembourg, Czech Republic) for both contractor and internal hiring. Skillfinder helped us to onboard various roles, including the ones with niche skills such as OpenEdge developer or Data governance expertise.

Milan - Head of Section
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Toby has been great to work with. He understands our requirements well and always sends over strong candidates with relevant experiences, making the selection process much simpler, as well as being prompt with communications. Very professional person, would highly recommend.

Country Manager at leading Avaloq consultancy
Client

"Toby is one of the best Avaloq recruiters in the industry. He has a rare talent for understanding the needs of clients and candidates alike, and his ability to build strong relationships is exceptional. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Avaloq recruiter who truly cares about their success."

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Skillfinder International was founded in 2003. With the goal of establishing itself as a trusted partner to our clients in the Financial Services and technical talent search arena. We have local offices in Luxembourg and Frankfurt allowing EU clients to deal directly through our SARL or GmbH should they need an EU based recruitment service. We are now a leading specialist provider of business and technology professionals internationally. We deliver tailored services to our clients internationally. Our expert approach means our decisions are based on knowledge and understanding, not assumptions. Our extensive reach enables us to target financial and technical expertise and talent globally.

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Java Developer (AWS EKS)

Lead Engineer (Backend)

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Java Developer (AWS EKS)

Lead Engineer (Backend)

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Lead Engineer (Backend)

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