About The Opportunity

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Apply deep proficiency with the Java stack and JVM (including memory/performance tuning and GC).
• Design and optimize Web Services, SOA, REST APIs, Message Queue systems, and Distributed/Scalable Architectures.
• Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot), Hibernate (or other similar ORM), Maven, Git.
• Design and develop 24/7 high-scale APIs and distributed systems; the tech stack will be on Alicloud/AWS.
• Leverage strong CS fundamentals and a solid knowledge of OOP/OOD and GoF design patterns.
• Write unit tests, integration tests and CI/CD scripts.
• Own, monitor and improve our services in production.
• Development and testing of high-quality product features spanning multiple product domains.
• Collaborate with engineering managers, architects, engineers, and QA to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs regarding functionality, performance, reliability, realistic implementation schedules, and adherence to development goals and principles.
• Be a technical leader; research and promote new technologies and tools.
• Face technical challenges – performance, fault-tolerance, security and live production issues.
• Be involved throughout the entire service life cycle, influencing every step of the process.

What We Look For In You 

• 5+ years of experience in Software Development.
• Solid foundation in Java, with a deep understanding of JVM configuration optimization strategies and tuning, I/O, multi-threading, concurrency frameworks, common data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with mainstream open-source application frameworks, such as SpringBoot, SpringMVC, Mybatis, and SpringCloud.
• Experience with MySQL, Oracle, and other databases, with an in-depth understanding of transactions, locks, indexes, database and SQL optimization, and design methods such as sub-database/sub-table, and leader/follower synchronization.

Nice-To-Haves 

• Familiarity with common middleware (e.g., Kafka, ELK, Hologres) and a deep understanding of caching system principles (e.g., Memcached, Redis).
• Good understanding of distributed system principles (e.g., CAP, consistency, idempotent operations).
• Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively drive cross-team solutions.
• Results-oriented, self-learner, and problem solver with clear logic and good communication skills.
• Experience working with disruptive technology (e.g., FinTech, eCommerce, SaaS) and a deep understanding of the blockchain/cryptocurrency landscape.
• A history of being both strategic, analytical, and execution-oriented, with experience working with teams across different time zones.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in both English and Mandarin to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional team members