Senior Backend Engineer - Java

🧾 Position Summary

• Title: Senior Backend Engineer – Java
• Location: Remote (Singapore-based team)
• Type: Full-time
• Domain: Crypto product development, infrastructure, performance optimization

💼 Role Overview

This is a senior-level backend engineering role focused on building and scaling crypto-related systems using Java within the JVM ecosystem. The role includes working on system design, performance tuning, refactoring, and leading junior developers.

🧠 Core Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services powering crypto products
• Upgrade infrastructure architecture (refactoring legacy systems, enhancing scalability)
• Troubleshoot online incidents and execute performance tuning
• Act as a mentor/tech lead by guiding junior engineers and sharing knowledge

✅ Required Skills

• 6+ years of backend development experience using Java
• Deep understanding of JVM internals, garbage collection, performance profiling
• Strong problem-solving ability under pressure (incident response, fast debugging)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

🛠️ Technologies Likely in Use (Inference)

• Java 11/17+, Spring Boot or custom microservices frameworks
• Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB)
• Distributed systems tools (gRPC, REST APIs, load balancing)
• DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration)

🧩 Why This Role Might Be a Fit for You

• You have strong Java backend chops and enjoy performance engineering
• You want to work in a fast-paced crypto environment
• You're comfortable leading others and improving system design
• You're excited by troubleshooting complex distributed systems