Senior Backend Engineer, Trading at Binance

About Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem, recognized as the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We serve over 300 million individuals across 100+ countries, offering industry-leading security, transparent user funds, high-speed trading, deep liquidity, and a diverse portfolio of digital-asset products. Our offerings span trading, finance, education, research, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Our mission is to leverage digital assets and blockchain technology to build an inclusive financial ecosystem, advancing the freedom of money and improving financial access for people worldwide.

About the Role

Binance is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic Trading team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend services for our cryptocurrency trading infrastructure. This position requires a strong understanding of distributed systems, high-throughput applications, and a passion for the blockchain and crypto space.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement high-performance, fault-tolerant, and secure backend services for Binance's trading system.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of our trading services through rigorous testing and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues efficiently.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in blockchain and distributed systems.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a proven track record of building and deploying large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Java, Golang, or C++.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with various database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching technologies (e.g., Redis).
• Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
• Bonus: Experience with blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, or financial systems.

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.
• Benefit from a work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team).

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