Chief Technology Officer, ThinkMarkets
Salary not provided
Python
Java
C++
Expert level
Chicago
Multi-asset online brokerage
Posted today
Multi-asset online brokerage
201-500 employees
B2CB2BCryptocurrencyTradingLearning
Posted today
Salary not provided
Python
Java
C++
Expert level
Chicago
201-500 employees
B2CB2BCryptocurrencyTradingLearning
Company mission
To enhance the trading journey by providing excellent conditions, cutting-edge tools, in-depth educational resources and world-class customer support.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering background, with expertise in low-latency systems, trading algorithms, and financial technology
- You should be a strategic thinker with the ability to manage technical teams and deliver innovative products in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles within fintech, trading, or financial technology
- Proven track record of building and scaling high-performance trading systems, low-latency applications, or real-time data processing software
- Expertise in programming languages commonly used in trading platforms such as C++, Java, Python, or similar languages
- In-depth knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and algorithms for performance optimization
- Strong experience in building complex, low-latency systems, such as high-frequency trading applications, order routing systems, and real-time market data feeds
- Expertise in database systems, including high-performance relational and NoSQL databases, and techniques for handling large-scale data sets efficiently
- Knowledge of software testing practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing
- Proven ability to lead and motivate high-performance engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- A strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term technology vision with immediate business requirements
- Highly collaborative, with a focus on driving results through teamwork and cross-functional coordination
- A deep understanding of the fintech landscape, including market trends, trading systems, and financial regulations
What the job involves
- As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will be responsible for leading the technology vision and overseeing all software engineering activities at
- You will drive the development of high-performance trading platforms, focus on real-time data processing, and ensure the delivery of robust software solutions that support high-frequency trading, data analytics, and complex algorithms
- Set the technology vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s business objectives
- Lead, mentor, and grow the software engineering team to build and maintain high-performance, scalable trading platforms
- Collaborate with the CEO and other senior leaders to establish the technical roadmap and prioritize key initiatives
- Manage the technology budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to meet project timelines and business goals
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of trading systems, ensuring they are efficient, reliable, and able to handle high-frequency, real-time trading
- Oversee the architecture of trading algorithms, market data processing systems, and back-end infrastructure to support data-driven decision-making and risk management
- Drive the implementation of performance-enhancing techniques such as multithreading, distributed computing, and data pipeline optimization
- Ensure all systems are designed to be fault-tolerant, with robust failover capabilities to minimize downtime and improve system resilience
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies in the fintech and trading space, evaluating new approaches to optimize software performance, reduce latency, and improve functionality
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team, encouraging experimentation with new methodologies and tools
- Promote best practices for software development, including agile methodologies, test-driven development (TDD), and version control
- Lead efforts to optimize system performance, focusing on reducing latency and improving throughput for high-frequency trading applications
- Ensure scalability of systems to handle large volumes of data and complex computations without compromising speed or stability
- Drive performance profiling and optimization initiatives across all critical components of the trading platform
- Collaborate with the risk and compliance teams to integrate best practices for data security and compliance with financial regulations
- Oversee the development of secure software systems that meet the highest standards for transaction integrity, data privacy, and risk mitigation
- Implement rigorous testing and monitoring systems to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in trading algorithms and data processing pipelines
- Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and other departments to gather requirements and deliver software solutions that align with business needs
- Collaborate with the operations and customer support teams to ensure software performance and user experience meet the highest standards
- Provide technical leadership and advice to business stakeholders to ensure that technology choices align with overall business strategies
- Build and lead a high-performing engineering team capable of delivering high-quality software products on time
- Recruit, mentor, and retain top engineering talent, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
- Implement career development programs to help team members improve their skills and advance in their careers
Our take
ThinkMarkets is a multi-award-winning provider of online trading services. With solutions spanning stocks, ETFs, futures and more, this long-established market powerhouse is committed to making trading accessible to everyone.
To this end, the company supplies a robust learning hub alongside its trading services. This enables it to support better literacy in trading so that more people can work the space with success.
Since its founding in 2010, ThinkMarkets has continuously expanded its offering and kept pace with advancements in the industry. This is evidenced by its reception of both the Investors’ Chronicle Award and TechRadar Award in 2024, highlighting its dedication to innovation.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (1 round)
Feb 2022
$30m
LATE VC
Total funding: $30m
Company benefits
- Work flexibility: Enjoy flexible working hours and adjust your workday to your lifestyle
- Career growth: Advance your career with opportunities in multiple departments across the globe
- Technology: Utilise state-of-the-art technology no matter what department you choose
- Continuous learning: Accelerate your growth at a tech company that stands at the forefront of innovation
Company HQ
Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Leadership
Nauman Anees
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded the company back in 2010 and has been CEO ever since.
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