Senior Backend Engineer - Trading Experience

Coinhako is a leading digital asset exchange committed to building a seamless and secure platform for trading cryptocurrencies. We are focused on innovation, user experience, and providing robust solutions for the digital asset economy.

Introduction

Coinhako is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing Trading Experience team. This role focuses on building and scaling the systems that enable a seamless digital asset trading journey. You will work closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver smooth execution, reduce friction, and elevate the overall trading experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want your work to significantly impact how people trade digital assets, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable backend services using Ruby on Rails, Go, Sidekiq, and RESTful APIs.
• Ensure the quality and performance of applications meet specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Optimize build and runtime performance of our services and applications.
• Actively participate in team discussions and drive problem-solving initiatives.
• Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including development, code review, testing, and debugging.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in backend development, providing guidance and mentorship to other team members.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of system architecture while optimizing performance.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of professional work experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Strong background and expertise in Ruby, demonstrating mastery of language features, performance tuning, and best practices.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining high-availability, low-latency systems, ideally in trading, payments, or real-time data environments.
• Experience designing systems with fault tolerance, graceful degradation, and disaster recovery considerations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with REST APIs and WebSocket implementations.
• Proven expertise in cloud platforms, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS), along with proficiency in Docker and Terraform for infrastructure management.
• Hands-on experience in building systems using both SQL and NoSQL databases, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of database design and optimization.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Organized, proactive, and capable of self-management.
• Demonstrate a collaborative attitude with a bias toward action.

Nice to Have

• Advanced understanding and/or experience working in the Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Fintech, or Finance Trading domain.

Benefits

• Friendly and fun startup work culture.
• Convenient work location in Singapore's CBD area.
• Generous annual leave package in addition to national holidays.
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including GP, Specialist, and TCM.
• Self-care benefits and exciting fitness workshops/webinars.
• Vibrant office environment with a well-stocked pantry.

About Company

Coinhako is a leading digital asset exchange committed to building a seamless and secure platform for trading cryptocurrencies. We are focused on innovation, user experience, and providing robust solutions for the digital asset economy.

How to Apply

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