Senior Java Backend Engineer (DEX)

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Hong Kong
Remote
Senior level
Agency • Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain • Web3
The Role
Lead design and implementation of a high-performance decentralized exchange backend, building matching engines, order books, market data feeds, risk and clearing systems. Optimize JVM and system performance for ultra-low latency, ensure resilience, data persistence, disaster recovery, and collaborate with Smart Contract and Frontend teams for end-to-end integration.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are seeking a seasoned Backend Engineer with deep expertise in decentralized finance (DeFi) to lead the architectural design and development of our client's high-performance DEX platform. You will be responsible for building the core components of a world-class trading environment, focusing on ultra-low latency, high concurrency, and uncompromising security.

Key Responsibilities
  • Architectural Leadership: Design and develop the core server-side architecture for a Decentralized Exchange (DEX).

  • Core Module Engineering: Lead the implementation of critical modules, including matching engines, order books, market data broadcasting, risk management, and clearing/settlement systems.

  • Infrastructure & Connectivity: Develop and maintain high-performance trading gateways (REST/WebSocket), market data feeds, and K-line services.

  • Performance Optimization: Ensure the stability and performance of high-concurrency, low-latency trading systems through rigorous JVM tuning and system-level optimizations.

  • Resilience & Security: Build foundational capabilities for data persistence, comprehensive logging, automated backups, and robust disaster recovery protocols.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Smart Contract and Frontend teams to ensure seamless end-to-end integration across the entire trading lifecycle.

Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Java Expertise: 8+ years of professional Java development experience, with mastery of multi-threading, concurrency models, and JVM performance tuning.

  • DEX Domain Knowledge: 3+ years of direct experience in DEX/Exchange server-side development, with a deep understanding of matching, clearing, and risk control workflows.

  • High-Performance Frameworks: Proven experience with LMAX Disruptor, Chronicle, or similar high-performance frameworks; familiarity with Exchange-core architectures is essential.

  • Data Management: Expertise in MySQL, Redis, and MongoDB, including advanced database design, index optimization, and distributed transaction management.

  • System Reliability: Deep understanding of multi-active database deployments and disaster recovery; ability to lead team-wide emergency drills.

  • Messaging & Streaming: Proficiency in Kafka (consumer groups, partitioning, persistence) and real-time data processing.

  • Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (Deployment, Service, Ingress, Monitoring); proficiency with AWS or Alibaba Cloud ecosystems (EC2/ECS, RDS, OSS).

Preferred Attributes (Bonus)
  • Experience with EVM-based on-chain settlement, Oracles, and off-chain data integration.

  • Familiarity with modern observability stacks, including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.

  • Polyglot capabilities: Ability to develop stable auxiliary services in Golang or Node.js for on-chain data retrieval and analysis.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years professional Java development with mastery of multithreading, concurrency models, and JVM performance tuning
  • 3+ years direct DEX/Exchange server-side development (matching, clearing, risk control)
  • Proven experience with LMAX Disruptor, Chronicle, or similar high-performance frameworks; familiarity with Exchange-core architectures
  • Expertise in MySQL, Redis, and MongoDB including advanced schema/index optimization and distributed transaction management
  • Deep understanding of multi-active database deployments, disaster recovery, and ability to lead emergency drills
  • Proficiency in Kafka (consumer groups, partitioning, persistence) and real-time data processing
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (Deployment, Service, Ingress, Monitoring)
  • Proficiency with AWS or Alibaba Cloud ecosystems (EC2/ECS, RDS, OSS)
  • Design and operate high-performance trading gateways (REST/WebSocket) and market data services
  • Experience with EVM-based on-chain settlement, Oracles, or off-chain data integration
  • Familiarity with observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK
  • Ability to develop auxiliary services in Golang or Node.js
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The Company
7 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

Hyphen Connect is a Web3 and AI talent agency and crypto-integrated software solutions provider that connects blockchain, DeFi, NFT, and AI companies with specialized technical and go-to-market talent globally and remotely. They deliver headhunting, data-driven research, and recruitment services across infrastructure, exchanges, gaming, and DeFi projects, plus industry analysis and hiring insights to help clients build engineering and product teams.

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