Backend Engineer

AscendEx is a well-recognized global cryptocurrency trading platform. Currently, we are looking for a 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

– 3-7 years of professional work experience in a software development organization.

– 5 + 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