Senior Product Engineer

NCS Pte Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS is seeking a seasoned Backend Developer and Architect to design scalable microservices-based platforms deployed on Kubernetes. You will work across Java and Golang backends, integrate RabbitMQ or Kafka messaging, and contribute to CI/CD via GitLab pipelines.

The role requires Linux experience, scripting in Python/Bash, and collaboration with AI and frontend teams to deliver robust APIs and data flows across distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive backend and distributed-systems experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design and review microservices for high availability and scalability.
• Proactively monitor systems and perform root-cause analyses.
• Build and deploy containerized apps with Docker and manage Kubernetes clusters.
• Configure and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Design cache and data management for high availability and consistency.
• Develop backend services in Java and Golang.
• Write Python and Bash scripts for automation and deployments.
• Collaborate with frontend and AI teams to integrate APIs.

Skills

Java

Golang

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

RabbitMQ

Kafka

ActiveMQ

Redis

MongoDB

MSSQL

Python

Bash

Linux

AWS

GCP

Azure

REST

gRPC

OpenCV

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

RabbitMQ

Kafka

ActiveMQ

MSSQL

MongoDB

Redis

OpenSearch/Elastic

Job description

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 15,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer and Architect with strong expertise in Microservices architecture, containerization, Java, Golang, and message-driven systems like RabbitMQ. The role requires experience in designing high available containerized application architecture deployed in Kubernetes clusters, CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, and basic knowledge of AI and video analytics technologies. Additionally, the candidate should be familiar with Linux OS, Python, and Bash scripting. Basic frontend knowledge is a plus for collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Microservices Architecture: Design and review service architecture to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Troubleshooting & Monitoring: Proactively monitor systems, perform root cause analysis, and ensure the reliability of the platform.
• Containerization & Kubernetes: Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes (K8s).
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
• Databases: Design and develop cache and persistent data management mechanism to ensure data high availability, integrity and consistency.
• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Golang.
• Python & Bash Scripting: Write and maintain Python and Bash scripts for automation, deployments, and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with frontend and AI teams to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow across the system

Essential Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java and Golang for backend development.
• Experience in microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, ActiveMQ.
• Familiarity with databases such as MSSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Utilize basic knowledge of Linux Based OS to manage servers, deployment environments, and perform necessary scripting.
• Python and Bash scripting skills for automation and server management.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and root cause analysis within distributed systems.
• Experience in API development (REST, gRPC).

Nice-to-Have:

• Knowledge of frontend technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Basic knowledge of AI concepts and video analytics technologies like OpenCV or FFmpeg.
• Big Data: Familiarity with big data technology such as ElasticSearch, Flink, Spark.
• Experience in event-driven architecture and message-driven design.
• Advanced knowledge of DevOps practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality code.

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.