Application Architect (Senior Staff Enginer)

As an Application Architect (Senior Staff Engineer) at OKX, you oversee the non-functional aspects of relevant business lines within the Service Stability Engineering Team. You collaborate closely with business units to ensure service stability and transform the organization from reactive to proactive risk management, identifying and preventing stability issues before they impact users.

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 in advance, 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, 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
• Understanding of core middleware technologies including Nginx, Redis, ElasticSearch, Kafka, MySQL, Docker, and Kubernetes
• In-depth understanding of the business architecture you 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 team members

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package
• Learning and development programs and education subsidy 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. The company also serves hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. OKX is part of OKG, a blockchain group that brings blockchain value to users worldwide through products including OKX, OKX Wallet, and OKLink.