Key Skills
Job Description
The role Our partner companies tend to be trading firms with (mostly) in-house developed trading systems. They range in sizes between 15 - 1000 FTE and trade products in both traditional markets and cryptocurrencies. For candidates with heavier experience in trading, our partners would normally ask you to focus on research and infra-related projects (e.g. backtesting infrastructure, data engineering and storage, etc.) or the development of functionalities related to trading logic (OMS, trading tools, etc.). Engineers with lighter (trading) experience tend to be considered for connectivity, risk, and back-office related engineering teams where technical challenges are less reliant on domain knowledge though this also depends on experience, need, and the interview process. Requirements A proactive and driven attitude Extensive C++ development experience (in a Linux environment) with a focus on scalable coding practices Professional grasp of the English language (please know, our partner companies are made up of staff from all over the world, most of whom are non-native English speakers) Strong problem solving skills Familiarity with any of PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and/or Python is a nice to have Experience and/or knowledge of financial markets and/or probability & statistics Interview process While we discuss the interview process in detail with you, most interview processes will be similar to the one below: HR interview Technical interview Technical case Case review & final discussion If you would like to know about this position or other opportunities we can connect you with, feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We hold ourselves to high ethical and professional standards guided by transparency, honesty, and trust. We will never introduce your data and CV to our partners unless we have your explicit written permission to do so, will always prepare you for your interviews, and provide feedback on your applications when we engage in a process.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and maintain C++ systems for trading firms, with projects potentially involving research infrastructure, backtesting, data engineering and storage, trading logic, connectivity, risk, or back-office functions. The specific focus depends on the candidate’s trading experience, technical background, partner needs, and interview process.
Requirements
Candidates should have extensive C++ development experience in a Linux environment, use scalable coding practices, communicate professionally in English, and demonstrate a proactive attitude and strong problem-solving skills. Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, or Python is a plus, as is knowledge or experience in financial markets, probability, or statistics.
About Maisha Mazuri
Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Company size: 2-10 employees
Maisha Mazuri offers change management solutions centered around Private Advisory Services, Strategy & Management, Operations, Human Resources, and Recruitment. Maisha Mazuri means beautiful life in Swahili, which reflects the vision of the company. We could all be living a beautiful life, and while plenty are, many face limitations in doing so often stemming from systemic issues in society. Maisha Mazuri aims to address these challenges through profit-seeking yet socially responsible entrepreneurship guided by a strong moral compass. How do we do this? 💪 Our commitment: we donate 5% of our revenue and a progressive share of our gross profits to specific well-established organizations aligned with our vision (see our Contribution Schedule). 🤝 Our stakeholders: we look to work with like-minded individuals and organizations. 👀 Long-term vision: we’re in it for the long run and believe in building lasting relationships with our stakeholders. ⚒️ Product focus: in the mid- to long term, we will focus the development of our products on relieving systemic issues engrained in society.