Senior Kotlin Engineer

We are seeking a talented Kotlin Software Engineer to join our client’s team in developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance, low-latency trading software. As part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will collaborate closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and other key stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge solutions for high-frequency trading.

• Develop, test, and maintain high-performance, low-latency trading software using Kotlin.

• Collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and design effective software solutions.

• Implement algorithms for market data processing, order management, risk management, and execution in alignment with the demands of high-frequency trading.

• Optimize code for speed and memory efficiency; use profiling tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

• Integrate the trading platform with third-party systems (e.g., exchanges, clearinghouses) using industry-standard protocols and APIs.

• Monitor the platform’s performance and reliability, diagnose issues, and resolve them efficiently to maintain system integrity.

• Document technical processes, code changes, and design decisions for future reference.

Requirements:

• Kotlin

• Java

• Experience with TDD

• PostgreSQL or similar relational database

• Web APIs development practice

• Docker

• Git

• English (both written and spoken)

• Agile (Scrum) knowledge

• 6+ years of experience

• 2-3 days per week in the client’s modern office in Prague

As an advantage would be:

• Experience with designing API (REST)

• Experience with messaging systems (eg. RabbitMQ)

• Exposure to real-time SW is a plus

• Hands-on experience with multithreading concepts and SW optimization for speed and memory are a plus

• Experience with AWS

We offer:

• A hybrid work

• A very competitive salary in Euro or CZK

• Cooperation with Czech LLC via Individual entrepreneur

• No strict control. Freedom of action

• Education Package

• Careful and reliable management

What kind of code we expect to get for review:

• Code in which you implemented something non-trivial or unique

• Сode that shows your deep knowledge of the features of the framework and the chosen technology

• Code that reveals your knowledge of software architectural patterns and best practices (eg. SOLID, KISS, DRY, ATDD, BDD, DDD, TDD) and the ability to apply them appropriately

• Code that reflects your way of thinking