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Senior Back-end Engineer

AscendEX
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

AscendEx is a well-recognized global cryptocurrency trading platform. Currently, we are looking for a mid/senior backend developer to join our global team and build out the high-performance, low latency, robust, and scalable core trading system.

Responsibilities:

- Review designs, document technical specifications, and provide time estimates for implementing features/fixes.

- Write high-performance, reusable, modular code along with automated tests.

- Maintain a close working relationship with a geographically distributed development team in an evolving agile environment.

- Follow common design patterns, architectural practices and development methodologies.

- Identify and resolve performance issues to optimize for speed.

- 5-12 years of professional work experience in a software development organization.

- 7 years of professional work experience with Scala, Java, or Go.

- Experience designing and coding large distributed systems with high throughput.

- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment with iterative deadlines.

- A dedicated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Mandarin-speaking is a bonus.

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related major.

- Knowledge on cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology is a plus.

- Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless

- Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects

- Flexible working hours, remote-first

- Competitive salary and benefits

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