AscendEx is a well-recognized global cryptocurrency trading platform. Currently, we are looking for a mid/senior backend developer to join our global team and build out the high-performance, low latency, robust, and scalable core trading system.
Responsibilities:
- Review designs, document technical specifications, and provide time estimates for implementing features/fixes.
- Write high-performance, reusable, modular code along with automated tests.
- Maintain a close working relationship with a geographically distributed development team in an evolving agile environment.
- Follow common design patterns, architectural practices and development methodologies.
- Identify and resolve performance issues to optimize for speed.
Requirements
- 5-12 years of professional work experience in a software development organization.
- 7+ years of professional work experience with Scala, Java, or Go.
- Experience designing and coding large distributed systems with high throughput.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment with iterative deadlines.
- A dedicated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Mandarin-speaking is a bonus.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related major.
- Knowledge on cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology is a plus.
Benefits
- Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless
- Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects
- Flexible working hours, remote-first
- Competitive salary and benefits
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