Galaxydigitalservices
VP, Algo/SOR Developer
London. Posted 9 months ago
The role
You will design and develop a low-latency, high-throughput EMS/Smart Order Router system. You will implement routing algorithms and collaborate with traders to build algorithmic capabilities.
What you will do
- Design and development of a low-latency, high-throughput EMS/Smart Order Router system
- Implement intelligent routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, latency, and cost
- Collaborate with traders and product managers to refine routing logic and build new algorithmic capabilities
- Monitor and optimize system performance under real-world trading conditions
- Contribute to system resilience and business continuity
- Provide support for production trading issues
Required qualifications
- 8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets (e.g., FX Markets, crypto exchanges) in Java
- Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing
- Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments
- Experience working in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments
- Experience building low-latency systems and working with multicast/unicast market data feeds
- A solid understanding of the application and infrastructure stack associated with electronic and algorithmic trading
- Strong technical background, with the ability to understand system architecture and technical workflows
- Proficiency with trading system architecture (OMS/EMS, market gateways)
- Strong understanding of concurrency, networking, and memory management
- Experience with Linux systems and performance profiling tools
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Nice to have
- Experience in the DeFi, or crypto space
- Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) or DevOps processes
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
- Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
About the company
Galaxy Digital Inc. is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure. It delivers onchain infrastructure that connects institutions to digital assets.