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Head of Execution, Trading Execution Engineering

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The Head of Execution will architect and optimize trading systems, manage a global team of Java developers, and ensure high-performance solutions for trading.
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About BullishBullish is an institutionally focused global digital asset platform that provides market infrastructure and information services. These include: Bullish Exchange – a regulated and institutionally focused digital assets spot and derivatives exchange, integrating a high-performance central limit order book matching engine with automated market making to provide deep and predictable liquidity. Bullish Exchange is regulated in Germany, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar. CoinDesk Indices – a collection of tradable proprietary and single-asset benchmarks and indices that track the performance of digital assets for global institutions in the digital assets and traditional finance industries. CoinDesk Data - a broad suite of digital assets market data and analytics, providing real-time insights into prices, trends, and market dynamics. CoinDesk Insights – a digital asset media and events provider and operator of Coindesk.com, a digital media platform that covers news and insights about digital assets, the underlying markets, policy, and blockchain technology.

Reports to:

Chief Technology Officer

The Head of Execution will be pivotal in architecting and optimizing our trading systems and  lead a global team of Java developers, working closely with quant engineering and product teams to deliver high-performance, low-latency trading solutions.

You will play a pivotal role in managing a team of expert low-latency Java developers. Your expertise will be crucial in designing and implementing optimized micro-services, matching engines, and FIX flows, all while leveraging your deep understanding of trading products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help architect our trading system, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.

  • Work closely with quant engineering and product teams to define best-in-class products and translate them into technical designs with a focus on performance.

  • Lead and manage a global team of Java developers across HK, SG, and US, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

  • Connect with stakeholders and senior management to gather feedback and develop tactical and strategic solutions.

  • Provide L3 support with high-level debugging skills, designing plans to tackle production issues 24x7.

  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code, implementing performant and quality modules.

  • Measure and tune Java code and middleware solutions for optimal performance, identifying bottlenecks and devising solutions.

  • Maintain high standards of code quality, organization, and automation.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

  • 13+ years of experience as a Java backend engineer, with mastery in Java 17+ and key JDK classes/packages, especially Java Collections and Concurrency.

  • Proven experience in architecting trading systems.

  • Solid understanding of trading products like Spot, Margin, and various derivatives.

  • Experience in writing low-GC or no-GC Java applications and implementing trade matching engines.

  • Expertise in designing high-throughput, low-latency systems from the ground up.

  • Proficiency in performance measurement and tuning.

  • Proficient with git (GitHub), Docker, Kubernetes, JIRA, Confluence.

  • Understanding of messaging technologies like Rabbit MQ, Solace, Aeron, etc.

  • Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices.

  • Knowledge of network protocols and computer architecture

  • Extensive experience managing a global development team.

 

Bonus Experience

  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  • Understanding of blockchain technologies

Bullish is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are fast evolving and striving towards being a globally-diverse community. With integrity at our core, our success is driven by a talented team of individuals and the different perspectives they are encouraged to bring to work every day.

Top Skills

Aeron
Confluence
Docker
Git
Java 17+
JIRA
Kubernetes
Rabbit Mq
Solace

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