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CF Benchmarks, a regulated cryptocurrency index provider authorized under UK Benchmarks Regulation, is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join its Index Team. The company's indices power 99% of the regulated crypto derivatives market and are integrated into six of the eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, with over $40 billion in assets referencing its benchmarks.
In this role, you will implement new financial benchmarks and ensure the smooth operation of the CF Benchmarks platform. You'll work on building benchmark calculation systems based on innovative methodologies, collaborate closely with the product team to develop features supporting business requirements end-to-end, and contribute across data analysis, core infrastructure, backend systems, and business logic implementations. You'll support a 24/7 real-time distributed system as part of a wider team, help ensure comprehensive test coverage, metrics, and alarms, and contribute to providing world-class pricing and data services to the crypto and financial sectors.
The ideal candidate is diligent with keen attention to detail and a proven track record of seeing tasks and projects through to completion. You should be passionate about building robust, maintainable systems in a fast-paced fintech environment.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a developer within fintech
- Solid foundation in Java application development with focus on backend development
- Ability to develop iteratively for high-throughput, real-time systems
- Highly capable of writing maintainable, simple, efficient, and dependable code
- Understanding of modern development processes (CI/CD, Git)
- Strong mathematical and reasoning skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
NICE TO HAVES:
- Experience with benchmarks, pricing models, or broader financial knowledge
- Experience with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology
- SQL and data analytics skills
- Familiarity with common middlewares (RPC, protobuf, message queues, Redis)
