Backend Software Developer

MSI Global Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Java Software Engineer to design and implement Java-based applications, provide L3 support, and enhance existing software. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience, familiarity with Java frameworks, and a degree in IT or a related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with knowledge of cloud technologies and DevOps principles.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in Java software development.
• Familiar with Java frameworks like JSF and Spring MVC.
• Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Java-based applications.
• Provide L3 support and software enhancements.
• Communicate effectively with management and tech support.
• Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle.

Skills

Java Development

Test-driven development

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in IT/Computer Science

Tools

Java EE

Oracle Database

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Software Development
  • Designing, implementing and maintaining Java-based applications
  • Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
  • Writing testable, scalable and efficient code
  • Test and debug new applications and updates
  • Maintain up to date code documentation
  • Participating in code review
• Software Enhancement
  • Perform L3 support including software development and maintenance for implementing enhancements and defect fixes
  • Maintain and improve the performance of existing software in the production environment
• General Skills
  • Clearly and regularly communicate with management and technical support colleagues
  • Ability to own tasks and think critically during crisis
  • Willingness to learn and collaborate with various stakeholders

Requirements

• Recognized Degree in IT/Computer Science or a relevant discipline
• Exposure to Java Development or similar role (freshers encouraged to apply)
• At least 3/5+ years of work experience as a Java Software Engineer, Java Developer or similar role
• Experience building Java EE applications and familiarity with Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Good knowledge of popular Java frameworks like JSF and Spring MVC
• Candidate should be well versed in one or more of the following enterprise skills:
• Enterprise Java Bean (EJB)
• J2EE framework
• XML, XQuery, XSL
• Linux/Unix, Windows Platform and Solaris
• Oracle database SQL and JDBC
• Java XML Parsing, Coding
• Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Perl and Python
• iText for RTF Generation
• Java-based Web services
• Java Servlet Technology
• Cloud Certifications & Experience: Certifications from major cloud providers (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) and/or demonstrated expertise in AWS Cloud services, including EC2, is highly desirable
• DevOps Integration: Familiarity with DevOps practices such as CI/CD, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud-native pipelines
• Cloud Governance: Understanding of cloud policies and governance, cost management tools, and usage monitoring
• Knowledge in Java, JSP/Servlet, Java Bean, JDBC, SQL, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, etc. is an added advantage
• Experience with test-driven development
• Knowledge in Database, Reporting Systems
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and as a team