Backend Engineer

TECH AALTO PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Aalto Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain Python-based backend services that process IFC files and support AI-powered workflows. You will deploy on AWS, implement IaC with Terraform, and set up CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.

The role emphasizes reliability, scalability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should be strong in Python and PostgreSQL and eager to learn BIM/IFC concepts and computational geometry.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with AI-powered development pipelines.
• Familiar with AWS and Terraform / IaC.
• CI/CD and DevOps practices with GitLab.
• Willing to learn BIM/IFC concepts and IFC standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python backend services.
• Process and validate IFC file data reliably and efficiently.
• Support AI-assisted engineering workflows and review generated code for correctness.
• Implement and manage cloud deployments on AWS.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform.
• Create and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Ensure backend solutions are secure, maintainable, and scalable.
• Learn BIM/IFC domain knowledge and apply it to implementation.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

AI pipelines

AWS

CI/CD

DevOps

BIM/IFC concepts

Computational geometry

Tools

Terraform

GitLab

Job description

Backend Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to build and maintain Python-based backend systems that process IFC files and support AI-powered development workflows.This role will also involve deploying applications on AWS, building infrastructure using IaC tools, and setting up CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate is technically strong, comfortable working with modern DevOps practices, and eager to learn domain-specific concepts related to Building Information Modeling (BIM).

What You Will Be Working On

• Build and maintain Python backend applications to receive and process IFC files.
• Develop AI-powered development pipelines to implement 3D building model checks.
• Review, audit, and refactor AI-generatedcode as part of the engineering workflow.
• Deploy applications on AWS using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines on GitLab.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable backend solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong proficiency in Pythonand relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development pipelines.
• Experience with AWS servicesandIaC tools such as Terraform.
• Familiarity with DevOps best practicesand building CI/CD pipelines on platforms such as GitLab.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn,Building Information Modeling (BIM)concepts andIFC standards.
• Knowledge ofcomputational geometryis a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience building scalable backend services and APIs.
• Exposure to cloud-native applicationdeployment.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and code review skills.
• Ability to work independently andcollaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Interest in applied AI and automation within software engineering workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Python.
• Process and validate IFC file data reliably and efficiently.
• Support AI-assisted engineering workflows and review generated code for correctness and quality.
• Implement and manage cloud deployments onAWS.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure usingTerraform.
• Create and improve CI/CD pipelines usingGitLab.
• Ensure backend solutions are secure,maintainable, and scalable.
• Learn and apply BIM/IFC domain knowledge to technical implementation.

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