Senior Backend Engineer – Messaging Platform (Go/Java)

Bybit Limited; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 441,000 - 661,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit Limited, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is hiring a Backend Engineer to develop and maintain the Reach Platform. You will focus on messaging channels like push, SMS, email, and WhatsApp, collaborating with Compliance, Security, Product, Frontend, QA, and partners to ensure reliable global delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development, strong Go or Java skills, Kafka expertise, and experience with Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years backend development experience.
• Proficient in Go or Java and distributed systems design.
• Experience with high-concurrency messaging or queueing systems.
• Proficiency with Kafka, including event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with Redis, MySQL, and caching strategies.
• Experience with gRPC, microservices, and Nacos.
• Kubernetes deployments and HPA concepts.
• Strong ownership and incident response mindset.
• Experience using AI coding tools for development.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Reach Platform backend across messaging channels (push, SMS, email, etc.).
• Own architecture design, feature development, and performance optimization.
• Build scalable messaging infrastructure for multiple sites and business lines.
• Ensure reliable delivery at high volume and concurrency.
• Improve observability with monitoring, alerts, and SLIs.
• Collaborate with Product, Frontend, QA, Data, and third-party providers.
• Deliver compliant messaging across countries and regions.

Skills

Go

Java

Distributed Systems

Kafka

Redis

gRPC

Kubernetes

High Concurrency

Observability

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Nacos

Kubernetes

Kafka

Redis

FCM

APNs

SES

Job description

Bybit Limited, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is hiring a Backend Engineer to develop and maintain the Reach Platform. You will focus on messaging channels like push, SMS, email, and WhatsApp, collaborating with Compliance, Security, Product, Frontend, QA, and partners to ensure reliable global delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in backend development, strong Go or Java skills, Kafka expertise, and experience with Kubernetes.