Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs & Microservices

FPT Software; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FPT Software in Singapore seeks an experienced backend engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise-grade services and microservices. You will work on APIs, data integration, and cloud-native deployments, collaborating with frontend, data teams, and stakeholders.

Strong debugging and secure coding skills are essential. The role emphasizes designing robust databases, implementing observability, and contributing to Agile ceremonies while delivering reliable software in a

Qualifications

• Experience in backend software development for enterprise-grade applications.
• Proficiency in at least one of Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend integration services.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including query optimisation and data integrity.
• Experience with message queues, event-driven architectures, and system integration.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and secure coding practices.
• Experience deploying cloud-native apps on AWS.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development.
• Strong debugging and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, maintainable, and secure backend services, APIs, and integration components.
• Design and implement scalable microservices and distributed systems.
• Integrate with upstream and downstream systems, devices, and data sources.
• Manage and optimise relational and NoSQL databases, including schema design, query optimisation, and data integrity.
• Develop data processing, transformation, and analytics services.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability capabilities.
• Troubleshoot application and integration issues to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, data teams, and business stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Implement authentication, authorisation, and security best practices.
• Support testing, deployment, and production operations.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code and participate in peer reviews.
• Maintain technical documentation and system design artefacts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and stand-ups.
• Support knowledge sharing across the project team.

Skills

Backend development

Python/Node.js/Java

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Cloud AWS

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD (GitLab)

Debugging/Problem-solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

FPT Software in Singapore seeks an experienced backend engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise-grade services and microservices. You will work on APIs, data integration, and cloud-native deployments, collaborating with frontend, data teams, and stakeholders.

Strong debugging and secure coding skills are essential. The role emphasizes designing robust databases, implementing observability, and contributing to Agile ceremonies while delivering reliable software in a