[ref. d9063822] Senior Backend Developer - Toa Payoh
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
Collaborate with product managers and frontend teams to deliver fit-for-purpose digital solutions aligned with business and IT strategy.
Ensure backend systems are secure, reliable, and optimised for performance.
Drive technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and review code to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
Act as a mentor to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Manage system integrations across internal and third-party platforms
Contribute to DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and safe software delivery.
Document key design decisions, system workflows, and technical specifications.
Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure uptime and resilience.
Requirements- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of hands-on backend development experience in enterprise or cloud-native applications.
- Proficient in Node.js, Java, and backend frameworks such as Spring Boot or Spring Cloud.
- Solid experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Strong database design and management skills (SQL & NoSQL – e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Comfortable working in Linux environments, with knowledge of shell scripting and deployment practices.
- Familiar with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience in system integration with platforms like SAP, Salesforce, or other enterprise systems is a plus.
- Understanding of secure coding principles and API security standards (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
- Familiarity with AI services (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services, Google AI APIs) is a plus.
- Familiarity with automated testing tools (e.g., JUnit, Postman, Selenium, or similar) is a plus.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins), and observability tools is advantageous.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Able to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.