Senior Backend Architect - EU E-commerce Platform

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a senior backend leader to architect and own large-scale systems across multiple data centers. You will guide teams, define strategies, and deliver high-availability services for sellers, products, and partners in a dynamically expanding European and global market.

You will work with R&D and operations teams to ensure robust architecture, scale, and reliability while mentoring engineers to achieve outstanding results in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architecture and design of medium to large-scale backend systems.
• Guide teams to build scalable, high-availability services across data centers.
• Shape technical strategy and align with business goals across regions.
• Lead engineers, set goals, and drive high-quality delivery.
• Understand business pain points and translate into robust solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Backend development

Java

Golang

C++

System design

High availability

Middleware tech

Data center awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / IT or related

Tools

Message queues

Caching systems

Scheduled tasks

Job description

TikTok is seeking a senior backend leader to architect and own large-scale systems across multiple data centers. You will guide teams, define strategies, and deliver high-availability services for sellers, products, and partners in a dynamically expanding European and global market.

You will work with R&D and operations teams to ensure robust architecture, scale, and reliability while mentoring engineers to achieve outstanding results in a fast-paced, global environment.