Java Developer (Trading Platform)
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Job description
- Design and develop core backend systems including market connectivity, order routing, execution engine, risk, and position tracking.
- Implement ultra-low-latency and GC-free components using best practices in lock-free and off-heap programming.
- Apply event-driven and fully deterministic design principles to ensure traceable and predictable system behavior.
- Collaborate closely with product and trading teams to translate requirements into performant, production-ready solutions.
- Participate in performance profiling, JVM tuning, and debugging complex issues in production.
- Develop and maintain automated test suites and CI/CD pipelines.
- Engage in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical audits to ensure high standards across the codebase.
- Use AI-driven coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar) to accelerate development and improve productivity where appropriate., Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team. Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions. Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth. Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another. One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet. Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.
Requirements
- 8+ years of Java backend development experience, preferably in a trading or real-time system environment.
- Deep understanding of Java core internals, multithreading, memory models, and garbage collection.
- Proven experience in GC-free or low-GC programming, including use of sun.misc.Unsafe, direct buffers, and memory-mapped files.
- Familiarity with Aeron, SBE, or other low-latency messaging libraries.
- Strong grasp of event-driven architecture and experience designing fully deterministic systems.
- Solid knowledge of time-series and analytical databases like ClickHouse; exposure to kdb+ or InfluxDB is a plus.
- Experience with distributed systems, message queues, and performance tuning at the network and application layer.
- Comfortable using AI-powered development tools to enhance code quality and development speed.
- Strong testing discipline including TDD, benchmarking, and resilience testing.
Communication and Collaboration
- Proficient in English (spoken and written); Chinese or other languages are a plus but not required.
- Comfortable working in a global team with colleagues across APAC, EMEA, and North America.
- Strong communication skills; able to interface across all levels from senior leadership to engineers and stakeholders.
- Able to collaborate effectively with people from different cultural and technical backgrounds, aligning tech decisions with business goals.
Benefits & conditions
Competitive salary Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary 401(k) plan with employer match Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope. Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team. About Crypto.com: Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet . Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem. Learn more at https://crypto.com. Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment purposes only.