Backend Software Engineer (Blockchain Analytics)
Binance
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
Chinese, English Experience level
IntermediateJob location
Tech stack
Java
API
Data analysis
Big Data
Cloud Computing
Data Structures
Data Stores
Relational Databases
Distributed Systems
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Redis
Blockchain
Data Ingestion
Spring Cloud
Spark
Spring-boot
Caching
Reliability of Systems
Backend
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Apache Flink
Kafka
Docker
Job description
- Design, develop, and operate backend systems that power blockchain analytics, attribution, and risk intelligence products
- Build scalable, high-throughput services to process and serve large volumes of on-chain data, including transactions, addresses, entities, and relationships
- Implement backend components supporting address clustering, entity resolution, and transaction graph analysis
- Collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to productionize analytical models and heuristics
- Design APIs and internal services that expose blockchain intelligence to downstream applications and customers
- Improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability through thoughtful architecture and continuous optimization
- Write clear technical documentation and contribute to engineering best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of backend development experience using Java
- Strong experience with Spring / Spring Boot / Spring Cloud in production environments
- Solid understanding of backend infrastructure and data stores, including relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL), caching systems (Redis), and messaging systems (Kafka)
- Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals, such as public blockchain data structures (blocks, transactions, addresses), UTXO vs account-based models, and on-chain data ingestion and normalization
- Ability to work effectively in a data-heavy, problem-driven environment
- Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken
- Working proficiency in Chinese to collaborate with regional stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Experience at blockchain analytics, crypto compliance, or fintech companies
- Hands-on experience with graph-based systems, including address clustering, wallet attribution, entity resolution, and transaction graph traversal
- Familiarity with clustering algorithms (heuristic, rule-based, or ML-assisted) applied to real-world datasets
- Experience with big data frameworks such as Spark or Flink
- Exposure to AML, sanctions screening, risk scoring, or compliance-related systems
- Experience building or operating distributed systems at scale
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures
Benefits & conditions
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
- Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
About the company
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 280 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, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world. Requirements