Remote Mid/Senior Backend Engineer

Description:

• AscendEx is a well-recognized global cryptocurrency trading platform seeking a mid/senior backend developer.
• The role involves building a high-performance, low latency, robust, and scalable core trading system.
• Responsibilities include reviewing designs, documenting technical specifications, and providing time estimates for implementing features and fixes.
• The developer will write high-performance, reusable, modular code along with automated tests.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with a geographically distributed development team in an evolving agile environment is essential.
• The position requires following common design patterns, architectural practices, and development methodologies.
• Identifying and resolving performance issues to optimize for speed is a key responsibility.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3-7 years of professional work experience in a software development organization.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience with Scala, Java, or Go is required.
• Experience in designing and coding large distributed systems with high throughput is necessary.
• The ability to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment with iterative deadlines is essential.
• Candidates should be dedicated team players with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required, and Mandarin-speaking is a bonus.
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related major is mandatory.
• Knowledge of cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology is a plus.

Benefits:

• Employees will work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment with endless learning and growth opportunities.
• The role involves tackling fast-paced, challenging, and unique projects.
• Flexible working hours and a remote-first approach are offered.
• A competitive salary and benefits package is provided.