Engineering Director

5 days ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain RESO Full time

**About RESO**

Since our inception, we've evolved into a leading force in the digital asset landscape, distinguished by our partnerships and innovative spirit.

We have over 180 team members worldwide, representing 42 nationalities, with diverse backgrounds ranging from De Fi natives to Ph Ds. Our predominantly remote workforce has hubs in key locations, including London, Brussels, and Singapore, and regularly hosts online and offline gatherings to foster collaboration.

We operate on more than 80 exchanges, working closely with a wide array of asset issuers. As a well-established market maker, our expertise has driven rapid expansion, and our services now span market making, options trading, high-frequency trading, OTC, and De Fi trading desks.

We're not just a service provider; we're pioneers in adopting Rust for algorithmic trading and champions of its use in the industry. We support Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program, upgrade ecosystems by injecting liquidity into promising De Fi, RWA, and NFT protocols, and drive progress with research and governance initiatives.

At RESO, we're actively shaping the future of digital assets, not just envisioning it.

**Mission Statement**

As the Head of Engineering - Platform at RESO, you'll lead engineering teams in developing and maintaining backoffice and trading data platform systems at the core of our organisation. We seek a hands-on leader who's experienced in building scalable, resilient, and high-performance systems, willing to contribute actively to engineering efforts, and thrives in fast-paced environments.

The ideal candidate will manage and mentor engineers effectively, foster a collaborative work culture, drive product-centric initiatives, and stay engaged in technical challenges.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Architect, develop, and maintain large-scale, high-performance trading data platforms focusing 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 Git Ops-driven workflows to enhance deployment automation, observability, and system governance.
  • Foster a Dev Sec Fin Ops 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 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 Type Script 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 Git Ops tools and methodologies for infrastructure automation and deployment.

Strong background in Dev Sec Fin Ops, 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.

Possession of a 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 Philosophy**

We value self-awareness in our recruitment process. We seek individuals who understand themselves and their career goals. We aim to attract those with the right skills and a conscious choice to join our field.

**The Ideal Candidate**

A highly motivated crypto enthusiast who is 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 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.

We're committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and non-discriminatory work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed, and sexual orientation.

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