Java Backend Engineer: Cloud, Microservices & Azure

USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCHERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCHERS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join our development team in Singapore.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and cloud-based application development. You will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise applications while supporting cloud migration initiatives and microservices deployment on Microsoft Azure.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience in Java backend development.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and RESTful API development.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, including service-to-service communication.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployment.
• Experience in cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated deployment processes.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with complex enterprise applications and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Develop, enhance, and optimize microservices-based applications to support enterprise business requirements.
• Refactor legacy applications and remove outdated dependencies to improve performance and cloud compatibility.
• Support migration and integration of applications into Microsoft Azure environments.
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS or equivalent).
• Develop and maintain service integrations, including Apache Dubbo or similar RPC frameworks.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to support CI/CD pipelines and deployment.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across SIT, UAT, and production environments.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, performance optimization, and technical documentation.
• Work with technical leads, business analysts, and QA teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Skills

Java backend development

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

Relational databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure cloud

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Debugging

Tools

AKS

Apache Dubbo

Job description

USER EXPERIENCE RESEARCHERS PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join our development team in Singapore.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and cloud-based application development. You will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining enterprise applications while supporting cloud migration initiatives and microservices deployment on Microsoft Azure.