Backend Software Engineer

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a highly motivated software engineer for its IS&T Enterprise Technology Services group. The role focuses on designing and developing highly scalable, low-latency distributed systems capable of handling petabytes of data and millions of transactions per hour.

The candidate should have strong Java/J2EE experience, expertise with relational and NoSQL databases, and a track record of delivering robust platforms in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Java/J2EE experience.
• 4 years building integration platforms.
• Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Experience with Couchbase, Redis, MongoDB.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux.
• Self-motivated with quick issue-grasping and sound judgment.
• Good leadership and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, Design and rollout of new features
• Design and Development of applications around data services
• Evaluating products, emerging technologies and use them into projects
• Responsibility includes operation and maintenance of the existing platform

Skills

Java/J2EE

Integration platforms

Relational databases

NoSQL databases

Unix/Linux

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Tools

REST/SOAP over HTTP

gRPC

Pekko

Apache open source

AliCloud

Python

Lua

Go

Job description

The IS&T Enterprise Technology Services, which enables Apple through paradigm‑shifting, global‑scale platforms and services, is currently in search of a highly motivated and results-driven software engineer. This role requires an individual with exceptional development and analytical abilities who has a proven history of designing and developing highly scalable, low-latency, and distributed systems and platforms.The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of complex system architectures and possess a track record of delivering robust, high-performance solutions. This position demands not only technical proficiency but also a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to achieving outstanding results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Description

The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing applications which deals in Petabyte of data and millions of transactions per hour. The candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining a highly scalable distributed platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, Design and rollout of new features


• Design and Development of applications around data services


• Evaluating products, emerging technologies and use them into projects


• Responsibility includes operation and maintenance of the existing platform

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Java / J2EE Stack


• Minimum 4 years of experience building integration platforms


• Expertise with relational databases like Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL language


• Expertise with NoSQL databases like Couchbase, Redis, MongoDB, etc.


• Knowledge of Unix / Linux


• Should be self motivated, must be able to grasp issues quickly and make educated, critical judgment in the absence of complete information


• Good leadership and project management skills


• Good oral/written communication skills


• Should be able to work with various cross functional teams to build and deliver

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with service integration Sync/ASync using REST/SOAP over HTTP /gRPC is a plus


• Experience working with AliCloud/Alibaba Cloud is a plus.


• Experience with actor systems like Pekko is a plus.


• Experience with contributing to Apache open source projects is a plus.


• Programming in Python, Lua and GO Lang is a Plus.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace.