Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Compliance (KYC)
at OKX
Posted 5 hours ago
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- City
- Singapore
- Country
- Singapore
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Join OKX's Compliance KYC team to design and build secure, compliant identity verification and risk assessment systems using Java and related technologies. You will formulate architectures for KYC projects, integrate with leading KYC providers, and support robust user onboarding. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with Product, Design, and Marketing to drive rapid innovation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across global markets with high-performance, scalable services.
Who We Are
About the Opportunity
What You’ll Be Doing
- Formulate, select, and develop technical architectures and schemes for KYC projects, leveraging Java and related technologies to build secure, compliant systems for identity verification and risk mitigation.
- Facilitate effective cross-team communication, enhance collaboration efficiency through rigorous code quality controls, and promote best practices in secure software engineering.
- Take ownership of team tasks, mentor junior engineers, and cultivate technical talent within the KYC domain to foster innovation and expertise in regulatory compliance.
- Design and implement high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly services that integrate seamlessly with KYC providers and support robust user onboarding processes.
- Analyze and deliver tailored solutions to address diverse regulatory requirements across global markets, ensuring compliance with KYC standards while minimizing risks.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Marketing teams to drive rapid innovation in cross-functional environments, accelerating the development of secure and intuitive KYC features.
What We Look For In You
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in microservices/API development using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud
- Strong foundation in Java programming, including deep knowledge of JVM configuration optimization, IO operations, multi-threading, concurrency frameworks, common data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
- Extensive experience with relational databases like MySQL and Oracle, including in-depth understanding of transactions, locks, indexes, and SQL optimization
- Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in both English and Mandarin to collaborate effectively with global and cross-functional team members.
Nice to Haves
- Proficiency with mainstream open-source frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, MyBatis, and Spring Cloud, along with a commitment to clean, maintainable code and best programming practices.
- Knowledge of relational database sharding (sub-database/sub-table) and leader/follower synchronization.
- Familiarity with common middleware and distributed system principles, including message queues (MQ), RPC, caching systems (e.g., Memcached, Redis), Kafka, ELK, CAP theorem, consistency models, and idempotent operations.
- Clear logical thinking, quick problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills to effectively articulate technical concepts and drive project success.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
- More that we love to tell you along the process!

