Backend Engineer

Tech Aalto; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Aalto is seeking a Backend Engineer to build Python-based backend systems that process IFC files and support AI-powered BIM workflows. You will deploy on AWS, implement IaC with Terraform, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab.

The role requires strong Python skills, PostgreSQL experience, and a willingness to learn BIM/IFC concepts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable backend solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong Python proficiency and relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development pipelines and BIM/IFC concepts.
• Experience deploying on AWS and building CI/CD pipelines with GitLab.
• Knowledge of Terraform and DevOps best practices for scalable backend systems.

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 quality.
• 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.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

AI-powered dev pipelines

BIM concepts

IFC standards

DevOps practices

Tools

Terraform

AWS

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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