Job description
About BitMEX
BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”.
Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies.
In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances.”
For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow LinkedIn, Discord, Telegram and X.
Role Overview
As the Front-End Manager overseeing both the Marketing & Compliance teams , you will build and manage small teams of front end engineers who are responsible for our marketing websites and on-boarding experience. You will work closely with our internal stakeholders from Sales, Marketing, Compliance and other technical teams, to collaboratively execute BitMEX’s strategy and streamline our user on-boarding experience across all customer touchpoints - perpetuating BitMEX’s reputation as pioneers and disruptors in the finance industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of 4 - 5 engineers, foster a high-performance culture, hire and mentor new team members
- Take on hands-on tasks together with the team to deliver project on a timely basis
- Collaborate with our Marketing and Compliance stakeholders, Product Managers, and other tech departments at BitMEX, to define and oversee the development of an exciting and cohesive crypto experience for retail and sophisticated traders alike
- Lead the technical initiatives associated with the product development, and collaboratively execute on their development with your team. Work with the other Product Engineering squads and other tech departments to establish engineering best practices, continuously modernize, elevate both technological and customer experience standards, and enhance the efficiency in delivering world-class financial products that set new benchmarks in the market
Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience beyond an advanced degree in Computer Science
- Experience building, managing, and coaching a team of both developers
- Proven expertise with NodeJS and React
- Experience building APIs (REST, WebSockets) and microservices.
- Experience building on headless CMS.
- Experience collaborating with Product Managers as well as various business stakeholders, and project managing the development of several products and concepts, and making complex, data-driven products accessible to consumers
- Strong experience in successfully engaging with and gaining alignment from stakeholders.
- Familiarity with current industry coding practices, design patterns, frameworks, and deployment and test automation
- Working experience in Financial Services is highly desirable
Why BitMEX?
BitMEX offers a dynamic environment that blends intense work, a vibrant culture, and diversity. We actively recruit across time zones to meet growing demands and attract top global talent.
We’re seeking determined, responsible, and collaborative individuals to join us in building a leading cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value meticulousness, agility, and simplicity. As a 24⁄7 global exchange, we look for adaptable team players who can excel in a diverse, cross-market environment.
In addition, we offer an industry leading benefits package to our permanent employees. Here’s a peek into what we offer:
- Work from home to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
- 25 days of annual leave, on top of public holidays, as well as maternity, paternity and childcare leave… etc to accommodate your growing responsibilities
- A top tier & comprehensive medical, dental and vision policy for you and your dependents
- Professional development allowance to support your career advancement
- Access to our annual wellness benefits to cultivate your physical and mental growth
- Don’t forget the advantage of our Beyond Border Remote Working policy, where you get to work away from your home country
- Team building & offsite events to bring our global team closer
- Life insurance coverage to provide a safety net for your family’s future
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Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in? Apply online now!
