Fintech Developer at Instant Futures Trading, United Kingdom, £Contract Option

Contract Description

Fintech Developer (Prop Firm Platform & Trading API Specialist)

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Employment: Contract or Full‑time

About the Role

Instant Futures Trading Firm is expanding its technology team and seeking a highly skilled Fintech Developer to lead the integration of major futures trading infrastructures into our proprietary trading dashboard. You will connect and maintain mission‑critical integrations with Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader 8, and WealthCharts, ensuring seamless data flow, stable execution, and automated risk enforcement for our traders.

This role suits someone who thrives at the intersection of fintech engineering, trading systems, and low‑latency infrastructure.

Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform & API Integration
  • Build and maintain robust API integrations for Rithmic (R|Protocol), Tradovate (WebSocket/REST), NinjaTrader 8 (NinjaScript/C#), and WealthCharts.
  • Implement multi‑provider connectivity and ensure stable, fault‑tolerant data pipelines.
Automation & Risk Enforcement
  • Develop backend scripts (C#, Python, or Node.js) to automate prop‑firm rules such as trailing drawdowns, daily loss limits, and EOD compliance.
  • Build “zero‑trust” execution logic that validates every order against real‑time account risk metrics before routing to the exchange.
Dashboard & Data Engineering
  • Integrate real‑time market data, account metrics, and trade activity from multiple providers—including WealthCharts—into a unified dashboard.
  • Optimise backend performance for low‑latency execution and high‑frequency data handling.
Technical Troubleshooting
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving API rate limits, plug‑in modes, VPS environments, and multi‑provider configurations.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Deep experience with Rithmic, Tradovate, NinjaTrader 8, and WealthCharts integrations.
  • Strong understanding of futures trading mechanics, including trailing drawdowns, order flow, and prop‑firm evaluation rules.
  • Proficiency in C#, Python, or Node.js for backend and middleware development.
  • Experience with low‑latency systems, VPS optimisation, and real‑time data processing.
  • Ability to translate complex trading rules into clean, efficient, and well‑documented code.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building or maintaining a prop firm dashboard or similar fintech platform.
  • Familiarity with TradingView webhooks, automation bridges, or custom execution engines.
  • Strong understanding of charting/trading platforms such as WealthCharts, TradingView, or similar tools.
About Instant Futures Trading

Instant Futures Trading Firm empowers traders globally by providing funded accounts, competitive profit‑sharing, and a technology‑driven environment designed for long‑term success. Our mission is to remove financial barriers and give skilled traders the tools, capital, and support they need to thrive.