Senior Backend Engineer (Big Data)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Big Data): Building and optimizing high-performance backend services and APIs for a global blockchain ecosystem with an accent on Big Data processing and large-scale system architecture. Focus on developing next-generation cluster management systems, enhancing real-time big data processing, and contributing to open-source projects like Hadoop and Spark.

Location: Remote (Hong Kong)

Company

hirify.global is a leading global blockchain ecosystem and the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services and APIs for global products.
• Build highly available and secure systems to support Big Data business operations.
• Manage the full service lifecycle from inception and design through to deployment and refinement.
• Develop tools and redesign capacity planning infrastructure for greater scalability.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose software issues to ensure end-to-end system architecture stability.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Proven track record of driving Big Data projects using Apache open-source projects (e.g., Spark, YARN, Hadoop, Zookeeper, Kafka).
• Strong expertise in Java, Python, and backend frameworks such as Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and microservices.
• In-depth understanding of Linux and computer networks, including profiling and benchmarking big data applications.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is required to coordinate with overseas partners.

Nice to have

• AI mindset and the ability to apply AI to Big Data tasks to boost efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of the world's leading blockchain ecosystem.
• Collaboration with world-class talent in a global organization with a flat structure.
• High degree of autonomy within an innovative and fast-paced environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive company benefits.
• 100% work-from-home arrangement.