Application Architect (Senior Staff Enginer)

As an Application Architect (Senior Staff Engineer) at OKX, you oversee the non-functional aspects of key business lines within the Service Stability Engineering Team. You work closely with business units to ensure service stability, identify architectural risks across the entire chain, and drive the shift from reactive to proactive governance through data-driven analysis and architectural innovation.

What you'll do

• Oversee non-functional aspects of relevant business lines and collaborate closely with business units to ensure service stability
• Analyze data to identify stability risks across the entire chain, detect unreasonable architectural designs early, uncover root causes of issues, and systematically address problems
• Explore new technologies, tools, and architectural patterns, and promote the implementation of best practices in application architecture

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, with over 8 years of experience in development and architecture
• Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with the Spring Cloud microservices technology stack, combined with solid computer science fundamentals and a grasp of Linux, storage, and network I/O principles
• Experience in high-concurrency distributed system architecture or high-concurrency scenario component design and development, with an understanding of Java concurrency libraries
• In-depth understanding of core middleware technologies including Nginx, Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, MySQL, Docker, and Kubernetes
• In-depth understanding of the business architecture you would manage, along with a strong methodology for architectural design
• The ability to rationalize architectural designs for new business lines and provide targeted optimization suggestions

Nice to have

• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Mandarin to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional teams

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Learning and development programs and education subsidies for your growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for you and your dependents

About OKX

OKX is a leading crypto exchange and developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized applications (dApps). The company is backed by its Proof of Reserves and trusted by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings blockchain value to users worldwide through products including OKX, OKX Wallet, and OKLink.