Backend Engineer (JAVA / GO)

VANGUARD SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Software PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will take ownership of design, development, and optimization of backend systems, delivering production-ready code with minimal issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

With at least 3 years of experience, you will lead technically, design modular solutions, and mentor junior engineers while aligning with product and DevOps to ensure scalable performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend engineering experience delivering production-level systems.
• Proficient in Java or Go, with experience in Spring Boot, WebFlux, Kafka, Redis, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Capable of designing modular, scalable backend solutions with performance, security, and observability in mind.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to spot edge cases and improve system quality.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Build scalable, secure backend systems.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable code and refactor.
• System Optimization: Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues.
• Process & Mentorship: Improve development processes and mentor juniors.
• Collaboration: Work with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver robust systems.

Skills

Team Mindset

Ownership

Adaptability

Communication

Problem Solving

System Design

Process Mindset

Team Collaboration

Tools

Java

Go

Spring Boot

WebFlux

Kafka

Redis

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will work independently to deliver production-ready, high-quality code with minimal issues. You will take full responsibility for the design, development, and optimization of backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure systems perform at their best. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with at least 3 years of work experience who thrives on ownership, scalability, and technical leadership.

JOB DUTIES:

• Design & Development:Build scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems that meet business needs.
• Code Quality:Write clean, maintainable code and improve existing codebases through regular refactoring.
• System Optimization:Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues.
• Process & Mentorship:Improve development processes and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Collaboration:Work closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to align on solutions and deliver robust systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3 years of backend engineering experience, delivering production-level systems.
• Tech Stack:Proficient in JavaorGo, with experience in Spring Boot,WebFlux,Kafka,Redis, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• System Design:Capable of designing modular, scalable solutions with considerations for performance, security, and observability.
• Problem Solving:Skilled at identifying edge cases, managing risk, and improving system quality.
• Process Mindset:Able to spot inefficiencies and propose improvements in both tech and workflow.
• Team Collaboration:Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork and feedback.

Soft Skills:

• Team Mindset:Proactively contribute to team and company goals with a collaborative attitude.
• Ownership:Take responsibility for your work and deliver with high quality and consistency.
• Adaptability:Open to feedback and willing to learn and grow with evolving challenges.
• Communication:Clearly articulate ideas and decisions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Technical Leadership Opportunities: Participate in high-impact projects and lead the design of critical systems.
• Continuous Growth: Access to mentorship, learning resources, and a clear career progression path.
• High-Performance Collaboration: Work with a talented team using modern development practices (Agile/CI-CD).
• Flexibility and Trust: An open culture that encourages innovation and autonomous decision‑making.