Binance
Backend Java Engineer - Kazakhstan/Russian speaker (6 months Contract)
Be an Early Applicant
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, secure Java backend services and APIs. Ensure reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency across microservices, databases, messaging systems, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot, profile, benchmark, and optimize systems (including ML applications) and collaborate with Kazakhstan stakeholders.
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.
We are looking for a seasoned Software Backend Engineer to design and improve Kazakhstan Infrastructure/services to the next evolution.
To ensure Binance KZ services are reliable, fault-tolerant, efficiently scalable, and cost-effective. The ideal talent should have strong Backend Development experience.
Must be able to speak Kazakh or Russian language to liaise and collaborate efficiently with Kazakhstan external stakeholders i.e. Banking parties, Government relations.
*100% Remote, Work from Home. This is a 6 months Contractor role to start off with.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs for global products using Java.
- Build a high-performance, highly available, and secure backend system to provide robust support for BigPay Fiat business operations.
- Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of service, from inception and design, through to deployment, operation, and refinement.
- Develop and maintain tools, re-designing capacity planning infrastructure for greater scalability.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, fixing software issues, and ensuring data security, and end-to-end system architecture.
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development and architecture.
- Strong expertise in Java and backend frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, RESTful APIs)
- Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and microservices architecture
- In-depth understanding of Linux and computer networks.
- Experience in profiling, benchmarking and optimizing ML applications
- Ability to speak in English and Kazakhstan/Russian language is required to coordinate with external Kazakhstan business partners and stakeholders.
- Java code development experience, preferably Apache open source project developers
- Experience in high availability, high performance, and resource optimization.
Middleware:
Why Binance
• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.
By submitting a job application, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice.
Similar Jobs
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
You will manage change initiatives for the o9 project, ensuring effective communication, engagement, and adoption across functions, while training teams and tracking success metrics.
Top Skills:
O9 Planning TransformationSap S/4 Hana
2 Days Ago
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
Assess information security risks, test security systems, implement cybersecurity technologies, and support day-to-day security operations. Apply policies, standards, and governance; manage third-party providers as needed; deliver security training; and support global information security lead in awareness campaigns and compliance activities while communicating with technical teams and leadership.
Fintech • Legal Tech • Software • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Data Privacy
The Client Legal Administrator manages corporate governance, compliance, and board meeting processes, ensuring accurate records and communication with stakeholders.
Top Skills:
Document Management SystemsExcelMicrosoft Office (WordOutlook)
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
