Junior Backend Engineer

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

- Design, develop, and maintain highly performant, reliable, scalable, and secure backend systems and server side logic.

- 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

- 2-3 years of professional work experience in a software development organization.

- 2+ years of professional work experience with Scala, Java, or Go.

- SQL integration development experience using MySQL/PostgreSQL.

- Experience with source code control systems such as Git.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment with iterative

deadlines.

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related major.

- Knowledge on cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology is a plus.

- Familiarity with Akka and kafka is a bonus. 

- Prior experience with web application development preferred.

Benefits

- Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless

- Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects

- Hybrid working hours

- Competitive salary and benefits