Role : - Technical Architect
Location : - Remote
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Backend Architect with deep expertise in regulated financial systems , trading platforms , and end-to-end trading infrastructure to lead the architecture and backend development of a greenfield Futures Commodity Commissions Market (FCM) platform .
This product will power a federally regulated sports prediction market , akin to Robinhood’s financial trading model, requiring full compliance with CFTC and NFA regulations. You will design, architect, and oversee the buildout of a highly scalable, secure, and compliant trading platform operating in a high-performance AWS cloud-native environment.
This role is critical in shaping the front-office (OMS), mid-office (clearing and settlement), and back-office (reporting and compliance) infrastructure from scratch. You'll be expected to act as both a strategic architect and a hands-on engineer .
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & System Design
- Architect and lead development of a scalable and compliant backend system for binary trading markets (e.g., sports futures).
- Design and implement :
- Order Management System (OMS) : Trade matching, limit orders, and execution.
- Clearing House Connectivity : Integration of trade flows and money movement with clearing partners.
- Compliance Subsystems : Regulatory checks (pre-trade, post-trade), CFTC / NFA reporting, and audit trails.
- Back Office Reporting : Generation of trade statements, end-of-day summaries, DCO (Derivatives Clearing Organization) communications.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with Product, Compliance, Frontend, and Legal to define business and regulatory requirements.Collaborate with frontend engineers (SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose, Next.js) to define RESTful and event-driven APIs via AWS API Gateway.Partner with finance and operations teams to define MVP requirements for trade reconciliation and reporting.Implementation & Leadership
Build and mentor backend teams (onshore and offshore) through implementation, code reviews, and deployment.Produce architecture documentation, technical specifications, and estimation for Statements of Work (SOW).Evaluate and integrate third-party systems or vendors (e.g., FIS ) when needed.Infrastructure & Compliance
Design AWS-native architecture leveraging services like DynamoDB, Kafka, EC2, EKS, CloudWatch .Establish secure CI / CD pipelines with observability, logging, failover, and alerting.Ensure all components are compliant with CFTC, NFA , and industry-standard financial protocols.Technical Stack & Tools
Languages : .NET Core, C++ (low-latency, high-throughput systems)Cloud : AWS (DynamoDB, EC2, Kafka, EKS)Data : Cloud-native pipelines, real-time messagingArchitecture : Microservices, event-driven architectureCompliance : CFTC, NFA reporting workflows, KYC / AML frameworksDevOps : CI / CD pipelines, secure deployments, observability frameworksRequired Qualifications
12+ years of backend system design experience in regulated, high-performance environments .Proven expertise building systems for financial markets, commodities, or exchanges .Strong coding experience with C++ on .NET , especially for performance-critical systems.Deep knowledge of CFTC / NFA regulations and compliance reporting.Experience designing OMS, clearing workflows , and fund transfer protocols .Demonstrated success deploying AWS-native systems for real-time applications.Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document and explain complex systems to business and technical stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications
Experience building or integrating with third-party clearing vendors (e.g., FIS).Prior experience with prediction markets , sports betting , or gaming platforms .Knowledge of federally regulated environments vs. state-by-state compliance.Hands-on experience delivering Back Office systems with little external guidance.Ideal Candidate Traits
Strategic thinker with hands-on development expertise.SME-level understanding across Front Office (OMS) , Mid Office (Clearing / Funding) , and Back Office (Regulatory & Reporting) domains.Proactive problem solver who can operate in ambiguity and define product / tech direction.
