Senior Backend Engineer (Web3)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Spring Boot): Designing and optimizing high-performance backend services for a crypto trading platform with an accent on low-latency APIs and system scalability. Focus on implementing highly concurrent systems, solving complex production issues, and ensuring 24/7 reliability for a high-volume CeFi ecosystem.

Location: APAC

Company

hirify.global is a global centralised crypto futures and spot trading platform offering best-in-class liquidity and price execution.

What you will do

• Design, build, and optimize backend services for a high-performance, low-latency trading platform.
• Develop and maintain robust, scalable RESTful and WebSocket APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Architect and implement highly concurrent systems to ensure 24/7 reliability and throughput.
• Collaborate with Product, Business, and DevOps teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and propose effective, scalable fixes.
• Contribute to system architecture and provide technical mentorship through code reviews.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience with deep proficiency in Java and Spring Boot / Spring Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency models, and asynchronous programming.
• Experience building high-concurrency, high-availability backend systems in production.
• Proficiency with message brokers (Kafka, RocketMQ), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), and Redis.
• Solid experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux-based systems.
• Location: Must be based in the APAC region

Nice to have

• Previous experience in financial services, trading systems, or crypto exchanges.
• Demonstrated potential for technical leadership or experience mentoring other engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• Work flexibility within a supportive, global team environment.
• Environment that nurtures new ideas and innovation in CeFi.
• Performance-based annual bonus for all contributors.

Hiring process

• Initial meeting with the People Team to facilitate placement.
• Average of five rounds of interviews and technical tests.
• Online video interviews with management and potential teammates.