Go Backend Developer

StarHub; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

StarHub in Singapore is looking for a skilled architect to define and standardize the middleware and integration architecture that supports enterprise digital and partner needs. This role includes providing technical leadership and ensures high standards for security and compliance while aligning with business requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, along with strong skills in Go programming and microservices architecture. The position emphasizes collaboration and communication across teams, and experience in cloud platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) with hands-on experience building backend services.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain reference architectures and design standards.
• Architect cloud-native, containerized services that are scalable and secure.
• Govern API lifecycle management, including design guidelines and versioning strategies.

Skills

Go (Golang)

RESTful API design

Microservices architecture

SQL and/or NoSQL databases

Containerization (Docker)

Git and CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Prometheus

Job description

Job Description

This role exists to define, standardize, and evolve the enterprise middleware and integration architecture to support growing digital, partner, and internal platform demands. As systems scale in volume and complexity, the organization requires a cohesive architecture that ensures reliability, security, and reuse across services and integrations. The role provides technical leadership to align business requirements with cloud-native, API-driven solutions while reducing operational risk and complexity.

Accountabilities

• Enterprise middleware and integration architecture strategy.
• API and microservices architecture governance.
• Platform scalability, resilience, and non-functional standards.
• Security, compliance, and architectural best practices.
• Technical leadership and cross-team alignment.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain reference architectures, design standards, and patterns for middleware, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Architect cloud-native, containerized services and integration solutions that are scalable, secure, and highly available.
• Govern API lifecycle management, including design guidelines, versioning strategies, traffic management, and consumption models.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, and operations teams to ensure observability, automation, and platform readiness for production workloads.
• Provide architectural guidance, conduct design reviews, and mentor engineering teams while engaging stakeholders and vendors as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) with hands‑on experience building backend services
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
• Experience with microservices architecture and service‑to‑service communication
• Strong knowledge of concurrency, goroutines, and channels in Go
• Proficiency in SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and basic Kubernetes concepts
• Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code (unit and integration testing)

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of event‑driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, etc.)
• Experience with API gateways, service meshes, or reverse proxies
• Familiarity with observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing – Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
• Prior experience supporting high‑availability or high‑throughput systems
• Exposure to DevOps practices and production troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in cross‑functional teams
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Ownership mindset and attention to production quality