Senior Software Engineer Trading Service

OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa. About the Opportunity The Trading Service team is the backbone of our exchange's industry-leading trading product, which is utilized by millions of users. We are responsible for the core order and position management systems, enabling a full spectrum of trading products, including manual, automatic, and social trading, as well as brokerage services. Our platform supports diverse financial instruments such as spot, margin, futures, options, and perpetuals. What You’ll Be Doing Design and implement innovative solutions for our trading products, including spot, futures, perpetual swaps, and options, ensuring they meet demanding performance and reliability standards. Develop, optimize, and maintain efficient, reliable Java code for new features and enhancements across our trading platform, with a strong focus on low latency, high availability, and scalability. Build out and enhance industry-leading risk management platforms and automated trading strategies. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust technical designs and impactful software solutions. Drive performance optimization across the entire trading architecture, constantly seeking ways to improve latency, throughput, and resilience. Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues swiftly and effectively, often under pressure, to minimize any impact on trading operations. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and comprehensive monitoring tools. What We Look For In You Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or a strong STEM education background). 4+ years of professional software development experience, including data structures, algorithms, and Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. Proficiency in Java multithreading and concurrency, with high‑performance Java and async programming patterns. Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and strong SQL skills. Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments, scripting (e.g., Bash), Git, Maven/Gradle, automated testing, and strong problem‑solving skill. Nice to Haves Demonstrated interest in financial markets or high-performance computing. Willingness to learn trading products in financial and crypto markets. Familiarity with distributed systems and microservice architecture. Perks & Benefits 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 dependants. #J-18808-Ljbffr