Engineering Manager / Tech Lead - Trading Systems (Korea)

Remote $250k–$350k middle 2 months ago full-time quality 9/10

JavaSpring BootmicroservicesAWSKafkaMySQL

Drive architectural decisions and design scalable, robust systems with deep technical leadership in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
Serve as the primary technical liaison with regulatory bodies; answer regulatory questions, ensure system compliance with frameworks, and translate regulatory requirements into technical roadmaps
Manage delivery commitments, drive incident readiness, and ensure operational excellence across teams and products
Build trusted relationships with external stakeholders (regulators, clients, partners); communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and serve as trusted advisor
Collaborate with Product, Business, and Compliance teams to solve complex problems, shape product strategy, and align on mission-critical initiatives
Drive continuous improvement in code quality, system reliability, and team capability

10+ years of software product engineering experience, preferably in cloud computing, SaaS, fintech, regulated environments, or eCommerce; 3+ years leading engineering teams
Hands-on technical expertise in backend, infrastructure, or full-stack engineering with strong experience in modern tech stacks (Java/Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, Kafka, MySQL, etc.)
Demonstrated experience working in regulated industries or with compliance frameworks; ability to understand and translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable engaging with executives, regulators, non-technical partners, and cross-functional teams
Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop high-performing engineers; track record of scaling teams and building strong engineering cultures
Strong experience designing scalable systems, managing cloud infrastructure costs, and leading large-scale technical initiatives from concept to production
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience); familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools and modern development practices
Bilingual English/Korean is required to be able to coordinate with overseas partners and stakeholders

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)

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