Backend Systems Engineer — API, Microservices & AWS

USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCHERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCHERS PTE. LTD. is seeking aBackend Developer to design, build, and maintain server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering the platform.

You will develop scalable, secure backend services and integration components while aligning with frontend, data teams, and stakeholders. This role requires hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, relational/NoSQL databases, and cloud services such as AWS.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in backend software development and building scalable, reliable applications.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language: Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs, backend services, and integrating systems.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, including writing queries and ensuring data integrity.
• Familiarity with message queues, event-driven architectures, and system integration.
• Knowledge of software design patterns, backend architecture, and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering the platform.
• Develop scalable, secure backend services and integration components.
• Implement microservices and distributed systems with attention to maintainability.
• Integrate with upstream and downstream systems and data sources.
• Optimize relational and NoSQL databases, including schema design and query tuning.
• Create data processing, transformation, and analytics services.
• Add observability with logging and monitoring for reliability and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, data teams, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices in backend systems.
• Support testing, deployment, and production operations activities.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code and participate in code reviews.
• Maintain system design artefacts and documentation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies like sprint planning and stand-ups.

Skills

Backend Dev

RESTful APIs

Python/Node/Java

SQL/NoSQL DBs

Message Queues

Security Practices

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Agile Practices

Debugging Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GitLab

CI/CD

Job description

USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCHERS PTE. LTD. is seeking aBackend Developer to design, build, and maintain server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering the platform.

You will develop scalable, secure backend services and integration components while aligning with frontend, data teams, and stakeholders. This role requires hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, relational/NoSQL databases, and cloud services such as AWS.