Develop and maintain high-throughput distributed services for Binance’s KYC platform. Responsibilities include translating business requirements into reliable Java services, writing tests and documentation, tuning performance, troubleshooting incidents, collaborating across engineering teams, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires expertise in Java, Spring, MySQL, distributed system design, messaging middleware, and collaboration across global teams. KYC or compliance experience and JVM, SQL, or RPC performance-tuning experience are desirable.
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to convert business requirements into services with solid code and meaningful tests.
- Proactively initiate performance tuning, troubleshoot incidents, etc.
- Write and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
- Write high quality code, follows best practices and advocates for engineering excellence.
- Collaborate across other engineering teams and mentor junior members of the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in building high-throughput distributed applications.
- Proficient in core Java and the Spring Framework.
- Proficient in MySQL, and familiar with at least one NoSQL database.
- Proficient in distributed system design, and familiar with at least one messaging middleware and the underlying design principles.
- A quick learner with the ability to perform under pressure.
- Able to collaborate with the remote team across different time zones.
- Bilingual English/Mandarin is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders.
Desirable
- Performance tuning experience on JVM, SQL, RPC, etc.
- Experience in KYC or Compliance is a plus.
Why Binance
• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
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