Join a Crypto HFT firm as a Senior Python Developer to architect and scale their DeFi trading infrastructure. Key responsibilities include building high-performance integrations, designing real-time blockchain data pipelines, and driving performance optimization. Strong Python experience and asynchronous programming skills are required.
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Lead Python Developer - Crypto HFT
Venture Search is proud to partner with a Crypto HFT firm who has launched a high-priority DeFi trading desk, combining startup-level agility with the resources of a well-established, profitable trading firm. They are now building the technical foundation of this initiative and are looking for a Lead Python Developer to architect and scale their DeFi trading infrastructure from the ground up.
This is a rare chance to join as one of the first senior engineering hires, taking ownership of critical components within a production trading system while working closely with the founding team. As the platform evolves, there is flexibility to introduce Rust for performance-critical paths, with a pragmatic, tool-first approach to engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scale and enhance a Python-based DeFi trading platform
- Build high-performance integrations with DeFi protocols and smart contracts
- Develop real-time blockchain data pipelines for event processing and market signals
- Design and implement microservices to expand automation and trading capabilities
- Own key systems end-to-end, from architecture through deployment
- Drive performance optimization, including potential use of Rust for low-latency components
- Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g. Claude, Codex, Cursor) to increase development velocity
- Contribute as a hands-on technical leader to engineering and architectural decisions
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Required Experience:
- Strong professional experience with Python in real-time, performance-critical systems
- Deep expertise in asynchronous programming (async/await, asyncio, concurrency patterns)
- Proven ability to design scalable, distributed microservice architectures
- Hands-on experience with performance profiling, tuning, and system optimization
- Experience building reliable systems that operate under latency and throughput constraints
- Strong ownership mindset and comfort operating in fast-paced, high-impact environments
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Nice to have:
- Background in crypto HFT or low-latency trading systems
- Experience with Rust, C++, or other performance-oriented languages
- Experience operating your own nodes or custom blockchain infrastructure
This role is based in Dubai, and relocation support is available.
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