Senior Backend Developer (Java)

Binance; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home arrangement

Job summary

Binance is seeking an experienced software engineer in Hong Kong to own the full lifecycle of Java and/or Python applications. You will collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into reliable services, tune performance, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with Spring Boot, MyBatis, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, and cloud-native deployments, delivering high-availability, low-latency systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in full lifecycle of Java and/or Python applications.
• Strong software design, architecture and system integration knowledge.
• Experience with event processing, multi-threading and integration patterns.
• Hands-on with Spring / Spring Boot, MyBatis, MySQL, Redis, Kafka and cloud-native deployment.
• Experience building high-availability, high-throughput, low-latency systems.
• Familiarity with AI coding assistants in production workflows.
• Fluency in English for overseas coordination.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into services with tests.
• Proactively tune performance and troubleshoot incidents.
• Write and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Write clean code and advocate engineering excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Java/Python

Spring Boot

Kafka & Redis

Low-latency

REST APIs

English fluency

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

MyBatis

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

Job description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to convert business requirements into services with solid code and meaningful tests.
• Proactively initiate performance tuning, troubleshoot incidents, etc.
• Write and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Write high quality code, follows best practices and advocates for engineering excellence.
• Collaborate across other engineering teams and mentor junior members of the team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the full lifecycle of Java and/or Python application development.
• Strong grasp of software design, architecture, and system integration.
• Solid knowledge of event processing, multi-threading, enterprise integration patterns, REST/web services.
• Hands-on experience with Spring / Spring Boot, MyBatis, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, and cloud-native deployment.
• Experience building high-availability, high-throughput, low-latency systems.
• Practical experience with AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) in production workflows.
• Fluency in English for coordination with overseas partners and stakeholders.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.

Why Binance

Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem

Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure

Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment

Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning

Competitive salary and company benefits

Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

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