Principal Backend Engineer
Summary
Builds and optimizes the core, low-latency backend for a new global crypto exchange using Scala/Java/Go in a fast-growing startup.
About the job Principal Backend Engineer
AscendEX
Our client is an exciting start-up developing global cryptocurrency trading market places. Due to continued growth and expansion, they now have an opportunity for a high caliber Principal Backend Engineer to join them in this newly created role based in Singapore.
Principal Backend Engineer (based in Singapore)
Currently we are looking for a senior backend developer to join our global team and build out the high performance, low latency, robust and scalable core backend system.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review designs, document technical specifications, and provide time estimates for the implementation of 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.
Qualifications
- 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
- A dedicated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related major.
- Knowledge on cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology is a plus, but not required