Keyrock

Company Name: Keyrock
Job Title: Head of Engineering - Platform
Job Description: Head of Engineering - Trading

About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Mission statement

As the Head of Engineering - Platform at Keyrock, you will lead our engineering teams in developing and maintaining the backoffice and trading data platform systems at the core of our organisation. We are looking for a hands-on leader who is not only experienced in building scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems but also willing to roll up their sleeves and actively contribute to engineering efforts. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, has a strong track record of managing and mentoring engineers, fosters a collaborative work culture, and drives product-centric initiatives while staying deeply engaged in technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain large-scale, high-performance trading data platforms with a focus on low latency and high availability.
Apply data engineering principles to design efficient, scalable, and fault-tolerant data pipelines for trading, risk management, and reporting.
Ensure seamless integration between trading operations and backoffice systems, improving operational efficiency and automation.
Lead cloud-native infrastructure initiatives, leveraging AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform to deploy and scale systems efficiently.
Implement GitOps-driven workflows to enhance deployment automation, observability, and system governance.
Foster a DevSecFinOps culture, ensuring security, compliance, and financial accountability within the development lifecycle.
Optimise data storage and retrieval strategies, balancing performance, cost, and compliance in a financial services environment.
Collaborate with engineering leads, risk managers, product managers, and engineering teams to enhance the overall platform capabilities.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth.
Stay ahead of emerging trends in cloud infrastructure, security, and blockchain technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Technical Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in building and maintaining data-intensive, large-scale, high-performance trading data platforms.
Strong expertise in Rust (or C++), Python, and TypeScript for system development and automation in the financial services industry.
Deep understanding of data engineering principles, including data modeling, ETL pipelines, and stream processing.
Experience with financial services data workflows, including trading, middle office, and back office operations.
Extensive experience in cloud-native architectures, with proficiency in AWS
Proficient in GitOps tools and methodologies for infrastructure automation and deployment.
Strong background in DevSecFinOps, ensuring compliance, security, and cost efficiency across the development lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and monitoring tools.

Leadership & Collaboration

Experience managing and leading engineering teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.
Passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure systems in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

Previous experience in crypto trading infrastructure or traditional financial markets.
Knowledge of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
Experience working in high-frequency trading (HFT) or algorithmic trading environments.

We would like the successful candidate to be based in the UK or Europe. Remote and flexible work options are available.

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness in our recruitment process. We seek people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our offer

A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on the method of engagement (employee or freelancer).
Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation. We hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

https://keyrock.com/careers/

Antwerp, Belgium

On site

04-04-2025

Company Name: Keyrock
Job Title: IT Operations Lead/Manager
Job Description: About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Role Overview

We are looking for an IT Operations Lead to manage and support our IT Operations team, ensuring smooth day-to-day IT support for our end-users while maintaining a secure and efficient IT environment. This role involves leading a team of IT Operations Engineers, troubleshooting technical issues, managing general IT infrastructure, and driving best-in-class IT policies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with excellent technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development
Lead and mentor a team of IT Operations Engineers, providing guidance, training, and career development.
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Conduct regular performance reviews and establish clear development plans.
End-User IT Support & Incident Management
Ensure best-in-class IT support for all employees, resolving technical issues efficiently.
Act as an escalation point for complex technical problems and ensure timely resolution.
Improve and optimise IT support processes to enhance response times and service quality.
End-User IT Operations & Security
Oversee IT asset management, including hardware and software lifecycle management.
Manage IT equipment and software upgrades for our hybrid workforce (onsite and remote employees).
Ensure robust cybersecurity measures and adherence to IT security best practices.
Administer Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to manage and secure company laptops remotely.
Process Improvement & Compliance
Establish and enforce internal IT policies, frameworks, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
Continuously assess and improve IT processes, ensuring compliance with security and industry standards.
Manage relationships with external service providers to ensure high-quality IT services.
Required Skills & Experience

Proven leadership experience in IT Operations Management (e.g. IT support, or Helpdesk Management).
Strong technical background with hands-on experience in IT troubleshooting, software deployment, and IT security.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, with a proactive and user-centric mindset.
Ability to work under pressure, manage urgent escalations, and solve critical IT issues effectively.
Experience with MDM solutions and remote IT management tools.
Solid understanding of IT security principles and best practices.
Experience in managing hybrid workforce IT environments (onsite & remote).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in FinTech or Financial Services firms, particularly in high-security and regulated environments.
Familiarity with cloud-based IT management and automation tools.
Knowledge of IT compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Experience in coding/scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and system administration tasks.
Prior experience managing IT support for an international workforce.
Experience in vendor and external service provider management.

Key Competencies & Traits

Cultural Fit: Aligns with our organisational values and contributes positively to our workplace culture.
Empowering Leadership: Leads by delegation and ownership, rather than micromanagement.
Process-Driven: Sets clear objectives, tracks progress, and drives continuous improvement.
Excellent Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
Self-Starter: Takes initiative, proactively solves problems, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Security Mindset: Understands and implements IT security best practices.
Adaptability: Able to balance hands-on technical tasks with strategic leadership responsibilities.

Our recruitment philosophy

We believe the most important aspect of our recruitment process is self-awareness: we are looking for people who have a clear understanding of themselves and what they are looking for in their professional career. That means that we expect to work with people who not only have the right skills, but who have also made the conscious decision to look for a company in our industry and with our characteristics.

Our offer

A competitive salary package, including benefits that you choose and manage according to your needs and those of your family (car/bike, meal vouchers, phone and internet subscription, health insurance, 25 days off, etc.)
Complete autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence who all receive stock options from the first year
A ton of fun in a thriving and multicultural environment, with colleagues enjoying regular team building activities
Keyrock can potential offer a relocation package for the right candidate to be based in Brussels but this is at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Keyrock offers you both a career and a large range of benefits that we will gladly discuss in the course of the application process.

As an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation. We hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Keyrock only accepts direct applications for this vacancy.

Brussels, Belgium

On site

04-04-2025

Company Name: Keyrock
Job Title: Engineering Lead - Platform
Job Description: Software Engineering Manager - Platform

About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Mission statement

As the Head of Engineering - Platform at Keyrock, you will lead our engineering teams in developing and maintaining the backoffice and trading data platform systems at the core of our organisation. We are looking for a hands-on leader who is not only experienced in building scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems but also willing to roll up their sleeves and actively contribute to engineering efforts. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, has a strong track record of managing and mentoring engineers, fosters a collaborative work culture, and drives product-centric initiatives while staying deeply engaged in technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain large-scale, high-performance trading data platforms with a focus on low latency and high availability.
Apply data engineering principles to design efficient, scalable, and fault-tolerant data pipelines for trading, risk management, and reporting.
Ensure seamless integration between trading operations and backoffice systems, improving operational efficiency and automation.
Lead cloud-native infrastructure initiatives, leveraging AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform to deploy and scale systems efficiently.
Implement GitOps-driven workflows to enhance deployment automation, observability, and system governance.
Foster a DevSecFinOps culture, ensuring security, compliance, and financial accountability within the development lifecycle.
Optimise data storage and retrieval strategies, balancing performance, cost, and compliance in a financial services environment.
Collaborate with engineering leads, risk managers, product managers, and engineering teams to enhance the overall platform capabilities.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth.
Stay ahead of emerging trends in cloud infrastructure, security, and blockchain technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Technical Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in building and maintaining data-intensive, large-scale, high-performance trading data platforms.
Strong expertise in Rust (or C++), Python, and TypeScript for system development and automation in the financial services industry.
Deep understanding of data engineering principles, including data modeling, ETL pipelines, and stream processing.
Experience with financial services data workflows, including trading, middle office, and back office operations.
Extensive experience in cloud-native architectures, with proficiency in AWS
Proficient in GitOps tools and methodologies for infrastructure automation and deployment.
Strong background in DevSecFinOps, ensuring compliance, security, and cost efficiency across the development lifecycle.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and monitoring tools.

Leadership & Collaboration

Experience managing and leading engineering teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.
Passion for building scalable, reliable, and secure systems in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

Previous experience in crypto trading infrastructure or traditional financial markets.
Knowledge of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
Experience working in high-frequency trading (HFT) or algorithmic trading environments.

We would like the successful candidate to be based in the UK or Europe. Remote and flexible work options are available.

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness in our recruitment process. We seek people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our offer

A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on the method of engagement (employee or freelancer).
Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse and non-discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed and sexual orientation. We hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

https://keyrock.com/careers/

Brussels, Belgium

On site

04-04-2025

Company Name: Keyrock
Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer
Job Description: About Keyrock

Since our beginnings in 2017, we've grown to be a leading change-maker in the digital asset space, renowned for our partnerships and innovation.

Today, we rock with over 180 team members around the world. Our diverse team hails from 42 nationalities, with backgrounds ranging from DeFi natives to PhDs. Predominantly remote, we have hubs in London, Brussels and Singapore, also soon to be Paris, and host regular online and offline hangouts to keep the crew tight.

We are trading on more than 80 exchanges, and working with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our distinctive expertise led us to expand rapidly. Today, our services span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and DeFi trading desks.

But we’re more than a service provider. We’re an initiator. We're pioneers in adopting the Rust Development language for our algorithmic trading, and champions of its use in the industry. We support the growth of Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. We upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising DeFi, RWA, and NFT protocols. And we push the industry's progress with our research and governance initiatives.

At Keyrock, we're not just envisioning the future of digital assets. We're actively building it.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join our team, focusing on AWS, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps best practices. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining highly scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure to support our trading operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, automation, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high availability and performance for mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and resilient infrastructure on AWS using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
Kubernetes Administration: Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications, ensuring high availability and security.
Automation & CI/CD: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment, testing, and monitoring of applications.
Observability & Monitoring: Develop comprehensive monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar tools to improve system reliability.
Security & Compliance: Apply best practices for cloud security, IAM policies, and compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, etc.).
Incident Response & Performance Optimization: Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes to optimize performance.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with developers, security teams, and operations to promote DevOps culture and best practices.
Disaster Recovery & Reliability Engineering: Design failover and backup strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of failures.

Background And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, SRE, or DevOps roles.
Interest in or any exposure to trading or similar themes would be desirable (not essential)

Competences and personality

Strong expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.).
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS, K3s, or self-managed clusters).
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or Go.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible).
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK, etc.).
Strong understanding of networking concepts (VPC, Load Balancers, DNS, Firewalls).
Experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps practices.
Experience with high-performance and low-latency (sub millisecond) systems.
Familiarity with serverless architectures and event-driven computing.
Exposure to cloud cost optimization and FinOps strategies.
Previous exposure working with Crypto,, Traditional Finance (Trad Fi) or Trading would be highly desirable but not essential

Our recruitment philosophy

We value self-awareness and powerful communication skills in our recruitment process. We seek fiercely passionate people who understand themselves and their career goals. We're after those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field. The perfect fit? A crypto enthusiast who’s driven, collaborative, acts with ownership and delivers solid, scalable outcomes.

Our offer

A competitive salary package, with various benefits depending on method of engagement (Employee vs Contractor)
Autonomy in your time management thanks to flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely
The freedom to create your own entrepreneurial experience by being part of a team of people in search of excellence

As an employer we are committed to building a positive and collaborative work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, and hire, reward and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.

https://keyrock.com/careers/

Antwerp, Belgium

On site

04-04-2025

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