Senior Software Engineer, Trading Service

P2P; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading crypto exchange is seeking a Software Engineer/Senior Software Engineer in Singapore. You will develop, optimize, and maintain Java-based components for trading products in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience, strong Java skills, and a keen interest in financial markets. This role offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

L&D programs and education subsidy

Wellness and meal allowances

Comprehensive healthcare schemes

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience required.
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java code for trading platform features.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technical designs meet business needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues effectively.

Skills

Core Java

Java multithreading and concurrency

SQL

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Linux/Unix

Git

Job description

OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.

About OKX

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

The Trading Service team is the backbone of our exchange's industry-leading trading product, which is utilized by millions of users. We are responsible for the core order and position management systems, enabling a full spectrum of trading products, including manual, automatic, and social trading, as well as brokerage services. Our platform supports diverse financial instruments such as spot, margin, futures, options, and perpetuals.

Join our dynamic engineering team in Singapore, specializing in high-performance, low-latency trading systems. As a Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing, optimizing, and maintaining critical Java-based components of our trading platform, including order management, market data processing, and execution systems. This role demands a strong grasp of core Java, a keen interest in financial markets, and a commitment to building robust, high-performance software in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and implement innovative solutions for our trading products, including spot, futures, perpetual swaps, and options, ensuring they meet demanding performance and reliability standards
• Develop, optimize, and maintain efficient, reliable Java code for new features and enhancements across our trading platform, with a strong focus on low latency, high availability, and scalability
• Build out and enhance industry-leading risk management platforms and automated trading strategies
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust technical designs and impactful software solutions
• Drive performance optimization across the entire trading architecture, constantly seeking ways to improve latency, throughput, and resilience
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues swiftly and effectively, often under pressure, to minimize any impact on trading operations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and comprehensive monitoring tools

What We Look For In You

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or a strong STEM education background)
• 4+ years of professional software development experience, including data structures, algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Proficiency in Java multithreading and concurrency, with high-performance Java and async programming patterns
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and strong SQL skills
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments, scripting (e.g., Bash), Git, Maven/Gradle, automated testing, and strong problem-solving skill

Nice to Haves

• Demonstrated interest in financial markets or high-performance computing
• Willingness to learn trading products in financial and crypto markets
• Familiarity with distributed systems and microservice architecture

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
• More that we love to tell you along the process!