Backend Developer (Java)

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In-Office or Remote
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Blockchain • Fintech • Software • Cryptocurrency • Metaverse
The Role
Design, build, test, and deploy low-latency, high-throughput trading systems; collaborate with quant and product teams; maintain trading infrastructure, risk and position-monitoring tools; mentor juniors; integrate AI coding agents into development workflows and support production incidents.
Summary Generated by Built In
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, 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.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full development lifecycle — requirements, design, coding, testing, and deployment — for low-latency, high-throughput trading systems.
  • Collaborate with Quant/Research teams to build and enhance pricing, hedging, and delta-residual models.
  • Work with trading and product teams to develop new products and improve existing ones.
  • Build and maintain trading infrastructure to handle large-scale positions, quotes, and orders.
  •  Implement and improve risk management and position-monitoring tools; identify and resolve system bottlenecks.
  • Mentor junior developers; lead design and code reviews.
  • Integrate AI coding agents (e.g. Claude Code) into daily workflows — covering project planning, technical design, code generation, testing, and code/security review.
  • Be available for flexible hours to support production incidents when needed.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in the full lifecycle of Java and/or Python application development.
  • Strong grasp of software design, architecture, and system integration.
  • Solid knowledge of event processing, multi-threading, enterprise integration patterns, REST/web services.
  • Hands-on experience with Spring / Spring Boot, MyBatis, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, and cloud-native deployment.
  • Experience building high-availability, high-throughput, low-latency systems.
  • Practical experience with AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) in production workflows.
  • Fluency in English for coordination with overseas partners and stakeholders.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
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Nice to Have

  • Experience at trading firms, investment banks, hedge funds, brokerages, or crypto exchanges.
  • Understanding of derivatives products — options pricing, Greeks, hedging strategies.
  • Familiarity with agent-driven workflows: writing CLAUDE.md / rules files, building custom skills, integrating MCP servers (Jira, Confluence, GitHub), and designing review loops for reliable agent output.
  • Contributions to internal developer tooling, agent skills, or AI-assisted engineering productivity.

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)

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
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Skills Required

  • 2+ years experience in full lifecycle Java and/or Python application development
  • Strong software design, architecture, and system integration skills
  • Solid knowledge of event processing, multi-threading, enterprise integration patterns, and REST/web services
  • Hands-on experience with Spring / Spring Boot, MyBatis, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, and cloud-native deployment
  • Experience building high-availability, high-throughput, low-latency systems
  • Practical experience using AI coding agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) in production workflows
  • Fluency in English for cross-border coordination
  • Availability for flexible hours to support production incidents
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • Experience at trading firms, investment banks, hedge funds, brokerages, or crypto exchanges
  • Understanding of derivatives products, options pricing, Greeks, and hedging strategies
  • Familiarity with agent-driven workflows, writing CLAUDE.md/rules, building custom skills, and integrating MCP servers
  • Contributions to internal developer tooling, agent skills, or AI-assisted engineering productivity

Binance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Binance and has not been reviewed or approved by Binance.

  • Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards Performance-linked bonuses can be sizable in favorable crypto cycles, lifting total compensation. Attractive packages in engineering and specialized roles indicate strong rewards for in-demand skills.
  • Flexible Benefits Remote-first flexibility and work-from-anywhere options add meaningful value to the overall rewards package. Flexible schedules and location independence are presented as core perks.
  • Retirement Support Binance.US includes a 401(k) as part of its benefits. This provides a conventional retirement pillar alongside cash and bonus components.

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The Company
Melbourne, VIC
7,696 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Binance is the world’s leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider with a financial product suite that includes the largest digital asset exchange by volume. Trusted by millions worldwide, the Binance platform is dedicated to increasing the freedom of money for users, and features an unmatched portfolio of crypto products and offerings, including: trading and finance, education, data and research, social good, investment and incubation, decentralization and infrastructure solutions, and more. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com

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