Backend Engineer

Jobstreet SG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to build and maintain scalable microservices-based architecture. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of backend development experience and strong Python programming skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy systems, ensuring optimal performance and quality standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Fully stocked kitchen

Team-building events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Strong, hands-on programming skills with a focus on Python.
• Experience with microservices architecture and internal OS development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using modern technologies.
• Implement and maintain microservices architecture.
• Collaborate with Frontend developers and DevOps.

Skills

Backend development experience

Python programming

C programming

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Docker

Linux OS knowledge

Job description

Our client is one of the leading cybersecurity agency based in Barcelona, committed to driving progress and redefining the standards of security. To support their expansion into Singapore, they are actively seeking to place a skilled and motivated Backend Engineer.

As a core part of their backend development efforts, you will work on building and maintaining a scalable, microservices-based architecture. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy robust backend systems, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using modern technologies
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker
• Implement and maintain microservices architecture
• Improve and debug an already running system to ensure stability and performance
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot production issues
• Collaborate with Frontend developers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
• Ensure high-quality code standards and enhance code quality through testing and peer reviews
• Take ownership of end-to-end development processes, including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment

What you will bring

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions
• Strong, hands-on programming skills with a focus on Python
• Proficiency in C programming
• Experience with internal OS development
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and on-prem infrastructure is a plus. Experience with microservices architecture
• Strong understanding of system architecture principles, with the ability to design and maintain efficient, scalable backend systems
• Proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization
• Working knowledge of Linux OS
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks from start to finish

What we offer

For our client, people come first and our highly experienced team of professionals is bringing to life their vision of the future of cybersecurity.

You will enjoy

• Competitive salary in the sector (based on your experience/skills)
• Private health insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen (coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages)
• Team-building events and professional growth opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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