Lead Backend Engineer (Java) - Build Fintech Microservices

Revolut; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer for the SSO team in Singapore. You will help build secure, scalable authentication services, developing microservices and refining critical systems across the ecosystem.

The role emphasizes clean code, TDD/DDD, and rapid delivery in a dynamic, globally expanding company. You should have 6+ years in backend development, a CS-related bachelor’s degree, and strong team and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Fluency with Java
• 6+ years of backend development experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, maths, physics, or similar field
• Quick learner with ambitious attitude and results-driven mindset
• Able to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Fluency in English
• Nice to have Kotlin or Scala experience
• Finance industry experience
• Startup/scale-up experience
• Product-focused environment experience

Responsibilities

• Developing microservices to evolve our architecture
• Perfecting systems that our business depends on, like risk management, fraud detection, and payment processing
• Focusing on greenfield development and improvement of existing systems

Skills

Fluency with Java

Backend development

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Kotlin/Scala

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Redis

Job description

Revolut is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer for the SSO team in Singapore. You will help build secure, scalable authentication services, developing microservices and refining critical systems across the ecosystem.

The role emphasizes clean code, TDD/DDD, and rapid delivery in a dynamic, globally expanding company. You should have 6+ years in backend development, a CS-related bachelor’s degree, and strong team and communication skills.