Technical Architect

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

Implementation & Leadership

Infrastructure & Compliance

Technical Stack & Tools

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Traits