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AscendEXAS

Senior Back-end Engineer

AscendEX is a global cryptocurrency financial platform, founded in 2018, offering spot, margin, and futures trading, as well as staking and DeFi products to both retail and institutional clients.

AscendEX

Employee count: 51-200

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

  • 5-12 years of professional work experience in a software development organization.
  • 7+ 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

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Education

Bachelor degree

Experience

5 years minimum

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United States +/- 0 hours

About AscendEX

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AscendEX was founded by a group of Wall Street quantitative trading veterans who understood the complex challenges and immense opportunities within the digital asset space. For many customers, both retail and institutional, the world of cryptocurrency can feel fragmented and overly complex. That's why AscendEX was built from the ground up to provide a comprehensive, user-friendly platform that simplifies the journey for every type of investor. Our mission is to empower users to confidently navigate the crypto market by offering robust tools, deep liquidity, and a secure environment. We cater to clients who are looking for more than just a simple trading venue; they need a full-stack financial platform that bridges the gap between traditional finance (CeFi) and the innovative world of decentralized finance (DeFi).

Our customers, whether they are seasoned institutional traders or individuals just beginning their crypto ascent, require a platform that is both powerful and intuitive. They face challenges like finding reliable staking rewards, accessing early-stage innovative projects, and utilizing advanced trading features like margin and futures without compromising on security. AscendEX addresses these needs directly. We offer a comprehensive product suite that includes spot, margin, and futures trading, alongside a vibrant 'Earn' ecosystem. This allows our users to not only trade but also to maximize returns on their portfolios through staking, yield farming, and other DeFi-integrated products. By supporting over 200 blockchain projects and providing exclusive access to token airdrops and initial exchange offerings, we ensure our customers are at the forefront of the market, equipped with the tools and opportunities to achieve their financial goals in the evolving digital economy.

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401K

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