Senior API Developer

CORNERSTONE GLOBAL PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for a seasoned architect with over 7 years of experience in Java/J2EE and Spring Boot to design large-scale systems. You will ensure the implementation of microservices architecture and collaborate with technical experts for alignment on solutions. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of SOA, REST/SOAP services, and is experienced with Kubernetes. The company offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical experience in architecture, backend integration, and enterprise development.
• Strong hands-on experience developing Java/J2EE applications with Spring Boot.
• Experience with API gateways and API management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement large-scale distributed systems using microservices architecture.
• Collaborate with technical SMEs on solution architecture.
• Evaluate industry technologies to inform architectural decisions.

Skills

Java/J2EE expertise

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

REST and SOAP service development

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Spring Cloud

MQ, JMS, Kafka

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement large-scale distributed systems using microservices architecture.

• Demonstrate deep understanding of application, infrastructure, and security architecture, including non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, reliability, and availability.

• Translate functional requirements into high-quality architectural and technical designs.

• Collaborate with technical SMEs to understand requirements and ensure alignment to solution architecture.

• Define best practices, standards, and governance for microservices implementation.

• Identify, define, and implement reusable patterns and frameworks.

• Lead initiatives to build accelerators and tools that improve delivery quality and engineering productivity.

• Evaluate industry technologies to inform architectural decisions based on cost, scalability, compatibility, and usability.

• Drive continuous improvement across technologies, platforms, and systems to optimize efficiency and value.

• Highlight design risks, propose mitigation options, and recommend high-quality solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of technical experience in architecture, backend integration, and enterprise development.

• Strong hands-on experience developing Java/J2EE applications with solid Spring Boot expertise.

• Deep knowledge of SOA, microservices architecture, REST and SOAP service development.

• Proficiency in Core Java fundamentals, Java 8+, Spring, Spring Boot, JUnit, Cucumber, and related testing frameworks.

• Strong application of design patterns, clean coding principles, and architectural best practices.

• Hands-on experience developing scalable microservices, RESTful APIs, and SOAP services.

• Experience with middleware and messaging technologies such as MQ, JMS, Kafka, and event-driven patterns.

• Knowledge of Spring Cloud components.

• Experience working with API gateways and API management solutions.

• Hands-on experience writing deployment pipelines for deploying microservices to Kubernetes.

• Strong capability in defining Swagger specifications and applying REST principles.

• Knowledge of OAuth-based authentication and security protocols.

• Understanding of PCI and secure coding standards.

Good to Have

• Experience with MSSQL, data modelling, query optimisation, and performance tuning.

• Experience with business rule engines such as JBoss, JRules, jBPM, iLog, or Drools.

• Hands-on experience modelling business logic and automating processes using TIBCO BusinessWorks and EMS.

• Experience migrating TIBCO services to Spring Boot microservices.

• Experience in gaming or hospitality domains.

Technical / Professional Skills

• Spring Boot, Java/J2EE, SOA, REST

• SOAP Services, Microservices, Kubernetes

Application & Disclaimer

If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please submit your application below or drop us an email directly quoting the job title.
Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The information provided is for recruitment purposes only.

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Cornerstone Global Partners (EA License Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Eugene Then
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EA Registration Number: R22104742
Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd (EA License: 19C9859)