Backend Development Engineer at Bybit – Kuala Lumpur | Jobyssey

About Us

Established in 2018, Bybit is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges and digital financial platforms, serving over 80 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. Powered by world-class technology and a user-first mindset, Bybit delivers a seamless ecosystem across trading, payments, wealth management, custody, institutional services, and Web3 — connecting users to the future of digital finance.

Our core values define how we build. We listen, care and improve to create products and experiences that put users first. Backed by a global team of ambitious builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, we foster a high-performance and fast-moving environment where talent is empowered to drive real impact at the global scale. Supported by 24/7 multilingual customer service and a strong commitment to innovation, we are shaping the future of finance through technology, collaboration, and bold execution.

Today, Bybit is recognized as one of the most trusted and transparent platforms in the digital asset industry, continuing to expand its global presence while building the infrastructure for the next generation of financial services.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as a module Owner, responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of backend feature modules for the wealth management business, using Golang
Independently complete technical solution design for business requirements, participate in system architecture discussions, and tackle complex tasks with guidance.
Responsible for MySQL database schema design, SQL writing, and performance optimization to ensure system stability and data consistency.
Proficiently use middleware such as Redis and Kafka for cache strategy development and asynchronous message processing to improve system performance and user experience.
Participate in system monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting to help maintain production service stability.
Write high-quality technical documentation, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with the team to drive engineering quality improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or above (full-time) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
3 years or above of backend development experience
Solid CS fundamentals (data structures & algorithms, operating systems, computer networks)
Proficient in at least one of: Golang, C++, Java, or Rust
Familiar with MySQL (index optimization, transaction isolation, slow query analysis); familiar with Redis cache design and common pitfalls
Familiar with message queues (Kafka / RocketMQ); understanding of RPC frameworks (gRPC / Thrift) and microservice governance
Familiar with Linux operations and troubleshooting
Proficient with Git; understanding of CI/CD workflows

Nice to Have:

Experience in finance / wealth management business development
Distributed systems design experience
Blockchain-related project development experience
Proficient with AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude / ChatGPT
Personal tech blog, GitHub open-source projects, or community contributions
Overseas study or work experience is a plus
Strong professional knowledge with proactive communication and clear articulation
Fast learner, able to quickly understand project requirements
Strong sense of responsibility and excellent teamwork spirit

Why Join Us
At Bybit, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment.
Our benefits include:
- Study Growth Fund: We support your professional development and continuous learning.
- Internal Events: Participate in regular team-building activities, workshops, and events designed to promote collaboration and innovation.
- Global Collaboration: Be part of a diverse, international team, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
- Career Advancement: Access opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding global company.
- Internal Mobility: Grow with us- Your long-term development is important to us. We offer internal job opportunities to help build your career path.

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