Lead Java Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology-driven firm in Singapore seeks a senior engineer to design and develop robust backend systems for trading and operations. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in backend engineering, strong knowledge of Java and Spring Boots, and a background in distributed systems. The role focuses on building high-performance applications in a cloud-native environment, collaborating closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders. Competitive salary and growth opportunities await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering roles.
• Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS or other major platforms).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-grade backend systems that support trading, operations, and risks.
• Build high-performance services that process large volumes of real-time data.
• Contribute to system architecture with a focus on performance, scalability, resilience.

Skills

Java

Spring Boots

Backend engineering

Distributed systems

Cloud environments

Job description

Overview

Join a high-performance, technology-driven firm operating in a real-time, data-intensive environment where speed, reliability, and precision are critical. The engineering team builds the core systems that power trading, operations, and risk functions across a sophisticated digital financial ecosystem.

We are looking for a senior engineer who enjoys designing robust systems, solving complex technical challenges, and building software that directly impacts mission-critical business operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enterprise-grade backend systems that support trading, operations, and risks in Java and Spring Boots
• Build high-performance services that process large volumes of real-time data
• Contribute to system architecture with a focus on performance, scalability, resilience.
• Develop high-throughput, low-latency applications in a cloud-native environment
• Partner closely with business stakeholders and engineering teams to translate requirements into production systems
• Improve code quality, testing frameworks, and engineering best practices

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering roles
• Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Solid experience with Java, with the ability to build production-scale systems on Spring Boots
• Background in distributed systems and performance-sensitive applications
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS or other major platforms)
• Familiarity with system architecture, reliability engineering, and production support

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