The Role
Lead non-functional architecture and service stability across business lines. Partner with product teams to identify stability risks via data, detect poor architectural designs, perform root-cause analysis, introduce new technologies and patterns, and promote best practices to optimize high-concurrency distributed systems.
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Who We Are About The Team
What You’ll Be Doing
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
The Service Stability Engineering Team envisions service stability as one of the core competitive strengths of the company's products. By building end-to-end, link-level risk management capabilities, the team aims to achieve sustainable automatic identification and analysis of stability risks, transforming from "reactive governance" to "proactive governance." This approach shifts more stability-related matters forward and addresses them early, preventing issues before they arise and enhancing user experience.
- Oversee non-functional aspects of relevant business lines, closely collaborate with business units to ensure service stability.
- Based on data analysis, identify stability risks throughout the entire chain, detect unreasonable architectural designs in advance, uncover root causes of issues, and systematically address problems;
- Explore new technologies, tools, and architectural patterns, and promote the implementation of best practices in application architecture.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, with over 7 years of experience in development and architecture.
- Proficiency in Java, hands-on experience with the Spring Cloud microservices technology stack, solid computer science fundamentals, and a grasp of Linux, storage, and network I/O principles.
- Possess experience in high-concurrency distributed system architecture or high-concurrency scenario component design and development, with an understanding of Java concurrency libraries.
- Understanding of core Middleware technologies like Nginx, Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, MySQL, Docker and Kubernetes.
- In-depth understanding of the business architecture currently managed, along with a strong methodology for architectural design.
- Capable of rationalizing architectural designs for new business lines and providing targeted optimization suggestions.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in both English and Mandarin to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional team members.
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
- Over 7 years of experience in development and architecture
- Proficiency in Java
- Hands-on experience with the Spring Cloud microservices technology stack
- Solid computer science fundamentals
- Understanding of Linux, storage, and network I/O principles
- Experience in high-concurrency distributed system architecture or high-concurrency component design and development
- Understanding of Java concurrency libraries
- Familiarity with core middleware technologies: Nginx, Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, MySQL
- Experience with containerization and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes
- In-depth understanding of the business architecture being managed and strong architectural design methodology
- Ability to rationalize architectural designs for new business lines and provide targeted optimization suggestions
- Proficiency in English and Mandarin
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or above market, especially in engineering, product, and legal roles across major hubs. This positioning is consistently cited as a major attraction for candidates.
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Healthcare Strength — Role descriptions indicate comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums in some cases. Health coverage is highlighted alongside core benefits like PTO and parental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Allowances for education and fitness, meal perks and snacks, team-building budgets, and structured learning programs are described across locations. These extras enhance the total rewards package beyond base pay.
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
