Lead Backend Developer

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment solutions firm in Singapore is seeking a highly experienced Backend Developer with over 10 years of expertise in backend services design and implementation. The role demands strong skills in C++ and/or C#, with an emphasis on building enterprise-grade portal platforms. Candidates should be adept at RESTful API development and have a solid grasp of cloud environments and agile methodologies. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Backend Developer with expertise in C++ or C#.
• Hands-on experience with modern C++ is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of enterprise-scale web application architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services for enterprise-grade portal platforms.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural design and reviews.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with external services.

Skills

Backend development

C++

C#

Cloud environments

Agile methodologies

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services for complex, enterprise-grade portal platforms

• Own system-level architecture decisions and work closely with frontend engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive end-to-end solutions

• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural design, system reviews, and code reviews

• Promote best practices around documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous technical improvement within the team

• Set a strong technical example by delivering clean, secure, and reusable code aligned with scalability and performance standards

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with external services and data stores

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, including reviews of design approaches and implementation patterns

• Develop and execute unit and automated tests to maintain code quality and system stability

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues while optimizing system performance and reliability

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience as a Backend Developer, with strong expertise in at least one of the following languages: C++, C#

• Hands-on experience with modern C++ is highly preferred

• Strong understanding of enterprise-scale web application architecture

• Solid knowledge of relational databases and SQL

• Experience deploying and operating systems in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with automated testing frameworks is a strong advantage

• Working knowledge of agile software development methodologies

Nice to Have

• Experience building enterprise SaaS platforms

• Exposure to microservices and message-driven architectures

• Familiarity with NoSQL or document-oriented databases

• Experience with gRPC or messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka