Back End Developer

Activate Interactive; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangement

Outpatient medical coverage

Life and health insurance

Flexi benefits and allowances

CNY goodies

Job summary

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based technology consultancy seeking a Backend Engineer to join the O&S team for web applications. The role is a 24-month fixed-term contract, focusing on building REST APIs and backend services with Spring Boot and Node.js.

You will help troubleshoot issues, improve performance, and collaborate with frontend developers on API integration. We require 2–5 years of software development experience, with hands-on work in Node.js, Maven, databases, and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services using Spring Boot / Node.js
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of system and deployment issues
• Assist in enhancing system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and maintainability
• Implement backend features following established security and development standards
• Work closely with frontend developers for API integration
• Support CI/CD processes and ongoing application development
• Participate in technical discussions and adoption of engineering practices

Skills

Node.js

Spring Boot

Maven

REST APIs

Backend development

Job description

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realize their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

This is a 24-months fixed term contract.

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team to be part of the O&S team web application development.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services using Spring Boot / Node.js


• Support troubleshooting and resolution of system and deployment issues


• Assist in enhancing system performance, scalability, and reliability


• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and maintainability


• Implement backend features following established security and development standards


• Work closely with frontend developers for API integration


• Support CI/CD processes and ongoing application development


• Participate in technical discussions and adoption of engineering practices

What are we looking for?

• 2–5 years of software development experience

Hands-on experience in:

• Basic experience with:


• Node.js


• Maven

Understanding of:

• Databases (SQL / NoSQL)


• Basic application security practices


• Exposure to agile or continuous development environments


• Backend Engineer should also have front end development experience

Preferred

• Candidates with Government / Defence (MINDEF / SAF) project experience advantageous


• Exposure to secure or regulated environments


• Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS / Azure)


• Some experience participating in code reviews or team development standards

What do we offer in return?

Competitive Compensation:

Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution.

Benefits:

Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generous customisable flexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtful perks like special occasions “red packet” and CNY goodies, etc.

Employee Wellness:

Support for your physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives.

Growth & Development:

Learning programmes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)

Career Progression:

Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track or a leadership track.

Competency Framework:

A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed.

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Staff may choose to work flexi-place, flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework

Why you'll love working with us?

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts and be surrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. We believe your success is our success.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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