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Lead Engineer at Tek Spikes. Role: - Lead Engineer. Location: - Remote.  . We are seeking a . hands-on Lead Backend Engineer.  to help build a new . Futures Commodity Commissions Market (FCM) platform. —a greenfield, regulated financial trading product focused on binary sports prediction markets.. This is a rare opportunity to shape the architecture and implementation of a . federally regulated financial system.  from the ground up. You'll be responsible for designing and developing core backend services for a compliant, low-latency trading platform, working closely with architects, compliance leads, and frontend engineers.. You must be a . strong developer first. , capable of owning complex services end-to-end, while also mentoring team members and influencing architectural decisions. This is not a management role—it is a . hands-on, high-impact engineering position.  for someone passionate about building real-time, resilient, and secure systems.. Key Responsibilities. . . Design, develop, and deploy.  backend services that support:. . . A performant . Order Management System (OMS).  for trade matching and execution.. . . Clearing House integration.  for trade settlement and funds movement.. . . Regulatory compliance modules.  for pre-trade/post-trade checks and reporting (CFTC, NFA).. . . Back office reporting and reconciliation.  tools for statements, balances, and DCO communication.. . . Write high-quality, production-grade code using . .NET Core and C++. , with an emphasis on performance, correctness, and maintainability.. . Define and build scalable APIs, ensuring seamless integration with frontend systems (SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose, Next.js).. . Own technical decisions across services, including data modeling, service boundaries, observability, and error handling.. . Deploy, monitor, and support backend systems in a . cloud-native AWS environment.  (DynamoDB, Kafka, EC2, EKS).. . Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, compliance teams, and fellow engineers to iterate on requirements and deliver production-ready solutions.. . Guide and mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical support, while staying hands-on with daily development tasks.. . Identify opportunities to integrate third-party services or open-source components to accelerate delivery.. . Tech Stack & Tools. . . Languages:.  .NET Core (C#), C++. . . Architecture:.  Microservices, event-driven systems. . . Cloud:.  AWS (EC2, EKS, DynamoDB, Kafka, CloudWatch). . . Data:.  Real-time messaging, secure audit logs, low-latency data models. . . DevOps:.  CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC). . . Compliance Frameworks:.  CFTC, NFA, financial regulatory protocols. . Required Qualifications. . 8+ years of backend development experience in high-throughput, low-latency environments.. . Proven, . hands-on experience building trading systems. , exchange platforms, or other regulated financial applications.. . Strong programming skills in . .NET Core.  and . C++. , with the ability to design for performance, safety, and concurrency.. . Experience with . AWS cloud infrastructure.  and deploying services in production environments.. . Deep understanding of . financial trade lifecycles. , including order routing, clearing, and post-trade reporting.. . Demonstrated ability to build and expose APIs via an . API Gateway. , working in close sync with frontend teams.. . Familiarity with . CFTC, NFA. , or other financial compliance frameworks.. . Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.. . Preferred Qualifications. . Prior experience with . sports betting. , . binary markets. , or . prediction market platforms. .. . Exposure to . federally regulated financial systems. , as opposed to state-level gaming regulation.. . Experience integrating third-party systems such as . FIS.  or clearing house APIs.. . Practical knowledge across . Front, Mid, and Back Office systems.  in trading environments.. . What You’ll Bring. . You’re a . builder.  who thrives on writing code and solving complex technical problems.. . You’ve shipped production systems in . regulated financial environments. .. . You care about performance, testability, and long-term maintainability.. . You value clarity, autonomy, and high ownership in engineering work.. .  . Company Location: United States.