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.