Mid-Senior Backend Engineer

AscendEX; Singapore; Remote; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cryptocurrency trading platform in Singapore is seeking a mid/senior backend developer to enhance their scalable core trading system. Candidates should have 5-12 years of experience and expertise in Scala, Java, or Go, along with a strong ability to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary and benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-12 years of professional work experience in a software development organization.
• Experience designing and coding large distributed systems with high throughput.
• A dedicated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review designs, document technical specifications, and provide time estimates.
• Write high-performance, reusable, modular code along with automated tests.
• Identify and resolve performance issues to optimize for speed.

Skills

Scala

Java

Go

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

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