Payment | Software Engineer

OKX

OKX

Software Engineering
hong kong
Posted on May 27, 2025

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Participate in the full development lifecycle, including design, coding, automated testing, and production releases of backend services
  • Be a problem solver and drive to get results
  • Able to find and fix performance, scalability and other live issues in a time critical environment
  • Prototype ideas quickly using cutting edge technologies
  • Communicate effectively to peers and leadership on tasks and projects
  • Collaborate closely with front-end, architecture and cross-functional teams and deliver compelling solutions
  • Passion for code quality, maintainability and testability

What We Look For In You:

  • 2-3 years of experience or more in a Software Engineer role
  • Proven track record working with real-world projects, solid understanding of software development/delivery lifecycle
  • A strong advocate of code craftsmanship, excellent coding standards, constant quality improver mindset with a bit of healthy perfectionism
  • Strong CS fundamentals, solid knowledge of OOP/OOD, GoF design patterns
  • Proficiency with Java stack and JVM (memory/performance tuning, GC)
  • Solid understanding of concepts like Web Services, SOA, REST APIs, Message Queue, Distributed/Scalable Architecture
  • Proficiency in Spring Framework, Hibernate (or similar ORM), Maven, Git

Nice to Haves:

  • Experience with Java Spring Boot is preferred
  • You either are already or are eager to become an expert in the blockchain and cryptocurrency landscape and will understand how speculators, traders, digital asset exchanges, blockchain money services businesses and financial institutions operate
  • Experience working in a disruptive technology, successfully launching products, ideally, within FinTech, eCommerce, SaaS, AdTech, or Digital Wallet business experience
  • A history (and preference) of being both strategic, analytical and execution-oriented
  • Familiarity with product management processes and tools
  • Experience working with teams across offices and time zones