Backend Engineer (B1)

TEKISHUB CONSULTING SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer for a 3-month contract in Singapore. The candidate will design and maintain backend systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Successful applicants will have proficiency in Java, Python, or Node.js, experience with RESTful APIs, and familiarity with cloud environments. The position offers a budget of SGD 6,000 per month and requires onsite work.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Solid experience in RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with Git and modern version control practices.
• Familiar with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers.
• Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues efficiently.
• Write clean and maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Contribute to backend architecture improvements.
• Support deployment automation and CI/CD integration.

Skills

Java

Python

Node.js

Go

RESTful API design

microservices architecture

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Azure

GCP

analytical skills

debugging skills

problem-solving skills

Job description

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to support our client UOB on a 3-month contract. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs that power digital banking applications. This role requires hands‑on backend development expertise and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure efficient, high‑quality software delivery.

Employment Type: 3-Month Contract
Budget: SGD 6,000 per month (inclusive of CPF and insurance)
Work Location: Onsite – Singapore
End Client: UOB

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with front‑end developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement security and data protection standards across backend systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues efficiently.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, peer programming, and technical discussions.
• Contribute to backend architecture improvements and performance tuning.
• Support deployment automation and CI/CD integration processes.

Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Solid experience in RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with Git and modern version control practices.
• Familiar with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to Kafka or RabbitMQ for message‑based systems.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
• Experience in unit testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).