Backend Engineer (Java) - KYC Tech
Backend engineer on Binance's KYC Technology team in Hong Kong, building a large-scale Know-Your-Customer platform that powers seamless customer onboarding for the world's largest crypto exchange and integrates global compliance vendors. Day-to-day is designing high-throughput Java/Spring services, tuning performance, and writing solid, well-tested code.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent industry experience
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience 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; familiar with at least one messaging middleware and its underlying design principles
- Quick learner with ability to perform under pressure
- Able to collaborate with remote team across different time zones
- Bilingual English/Mandarin to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders
Nice to have
- Performance tuning experience on JVM, SQL, RPC, etc.
- Experience in KYC or Compliance
Full description
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, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.
The Know Your Customer Technology Team at Binance is dedicated to building a state-of-the-art platform that ensures a seamless onboarding experience for our customers. Our focus is on developing a large-scale KYC platform, launching innovative products, and integrating regional and global compliance vendors. We prioritize the responsible use of AI/ML technologies while adhering to both global and local regulatory standards. Join us and be part of a team that is at the forefront of innovation and compliance in the financial technology industry.
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 of finance
- Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure