About the job
Fasanara Digital, established seven years ago, is the dedicated cryptocurrency division of Fasanara Capital, a boutique alternative asset manager with a 14-year history. As a quantitative investment fund, we employ a scientific approach to investing in crypto assets, aiming for outstanding risk-adjusted returns. Our diverse and sophisticated investment strategies capitalize on market inefficiencies, spanning from market making to cross-exchange arbitrage.
Our Culture
We foster a meritocratic environment where individuals are recognized and rewarded based on their impact and excellence. Unlike large organizations, our atmosphere is collaborative and entrepreneurial, built on a foundation of trust. We set ambitious goals, work diligently, emphasize teamwork, and uphold the highest standards in all our endeavors. Our success relies on our team, and we are committed to assembling a firm with exceptional talent.
Position Overview:
As a Senior Front Office Developer specializing in high-frequency trading for cryptocurrencies, you will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and optimizing trading algorithms and infrastructure. Your expertise in software development, mathematics, and low-latency systems will enhance our trading platform and facilitate the execution of advanced trading strategies in the digital asset markets. You'll collaborate closely with our quant and trading team to turn innovative ideas into actionable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading algorithms and infrastructure using Java, ensuring optimal speed, efficiency, and reliability within a high-frequency, cloud-deployed trading environment.
- Work in tandem with quantitative researchers and traders to convert trading strategies into scalable and robust software solutions, implementing complex mathematical models and optimization techniques.
- Enhance performance by optimizing memory usage and resource allocation within trading system components, employing advanced methods such as memory pooling, off-heap buffering, and cache optimization.
- Conduct comprehensive testing and validation of trading algorithms in both simulated and live trading environments, analyzing performance metrics and making real-time adjustments to enhance trading strategies.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes within the cryptocurrency and high-frequency trading sectors, continuously improving our trading platform and competitive positioning.

