Associate Software Engineer (Prime)

Since being founded in 2018, Copper has been building the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure with a focus on custody, collateral management, and prime services. Led by Amar Kuchinad, Copper's Global CEO, the firm provides a comprehensive suite of custody, trading and settlement solutions that reduce counterparty risk and bring greater capital and operational efficiency to digital asset markets.

At the heart of Copper's offering is Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology, the gold standard in secure custody. Copper's multi-award winning custody system is unique in that it can be connected to centralised exchanges, DeFi applications and even staking pools without the assets leaving the custody. Built on top of this state-of-the-art custody, ClearLoop is the first solution in the market that overcomes a growing industry challenge; counterparty risk with exchanges. This solution underpins a full prime services offering, connecting global exchanges, and enabling customers to trade and settle directly from the safety of their MPC-secured wallets. By reducing settlement time for transfers to a few milliseconds (without blockchain network dependency) and offering enhanced security measures, ClearLoop is rapidly reshaping the way asset managers trade and manage capital. In addition to industry-leading security certifications, Copper has one of the strongest insurance coverages in the industry from an A+ rated insurer, positioning the firm as the partner of choice for institutions seeking to safeguard their assets.

We aim to achieve a balance between corporate culture and start-up culture, and at the same time be close to product solutions. Therefore, we divide our department into small self-sufficient teams that can make decisions on their own. This applies to all stages of product production: from conceptualisation to architecture, to build, to release, to iteration and support. The Trading Team mission is to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions that enable seamless trading, lending, settlement, and collateral management for our users.

This is an entry level opportunity for an Associate Software Engineer to join the Trading Team at Copper to build and maintain backend microservices that enables trading, lending, settlement, and collateral management. The chosen candidate will contribute to develop and evolve our trading capabilities within the platform, working on both new services and improving our current ones.

Core Responsibilities

• As a key member of the engineering team, participating in every stage of product and feature development, from conceptualisation to architecture, to build, to release, to iteration and support.
• Build the backend services for our new features, as well as supporting the existing product lines.
• Contribute to code reviews, architectural decisions and agile practices within the team.
• Full understanding of current products.
• Support and solve problems from clients and stakeholders.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Experience building Scala/Java applications.
• Experience in building secure systems that handle client funds.
• Experience working in systems that handle large amounts of data.

At Copper, we keep innovation, openness, and curiosity at the centre of everything we do. Here, bold ideas get the spotlight, learning is constant, and diversity shapes our team from the ground up. Jump into a fast-moving, dynamic team that loves a challenge and knows how to have fun along the way. Collaboration is just as important as results—you'll be surrounded by smart, driven colleagues in London and across our APAC, Switzerland, UAE, and US offices. Hybrid working model we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the adaptability of flexibly working. Diversity and inclusion matter to us; they’re woven into Copper life. From employee-led groups like Women at Copper to a committee focused on community and wellbeing, you'll have a network that supports you from day one. Everyone's voice matters.

The interview process at Copper

Our interview process is designed to be thoughtful, efficient, and engaging. While specific steps may vary slightly depending on the role, the typical journey includes:

• Initial Screening: A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to explore your background, motivations, and alignment with the role.
• Technical Interview: A virtual session conducted via Microsoft Teams, where you'll engage with team members to discuss relevant skills, problem-solving approaches, and technical experience.
• In-Person Interview: A conversation focused on team dynamics, collaboration style, and any final technical questions. This may be with cross-functional peers or leadership.

Additional steps may be added based on the role's complexity or seniority. We aim to keep the process transparent and respectful of your time.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - A minimum of 35 days of paid time off per year, inclusive of annual leave and public holidays. Employees also receive one additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance - Inclusive of dental, optical, audiology, and mental health coverage, with medical history disregarded.
• Life Insurance.
• Enhanced Pension Contributions - Includes an enhanced employer matching contribution.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

If you think you have everything we're looking for and more, then we'd love you to apply for the opportunity. Copper is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunities in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. So, bring us your experience, perspectives, and skills. It is in our differences that we will continue to grow and ensure Copper is transforming how institutional investors engage with digital assets. Copper is a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you have a disability. If you require us to provide any assistance during the recruitment process, then we would ask you to highlight this to us and we will be happy to accommodate.