Senior Backend Engineer

NodeFlair; Singapore; On-site; SGD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing cybersecurity startup seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to develop its core backend architecture. Candidates should have experience in Rust or Golang, building high-availability systems, and collaboration with product and DevOps teams. This position offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of backend development experience.
• Experience with Rust or Golang for at least 1 year.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend systems using Rust or Golang.
• Build low-latency, high-throughput solutions.
• Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and optimized for performance.

Skills

Backend development

Rust

Golang

Distributed systems

RESTful/GraphQL APIs

Kafka

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

We are working with a fast-growing cybersecurity startup company, and as part of their continued growth, NodeFlair has been engaged to search fora Senior Backend Engineer to join their Singapore team.

The package is competitive at SGD 84k-156k (excluding bonus).

We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help shape and develop the core backend architecture of our products. You should have strong experience in Rust or Golang and a solid background in building scalable, high-availability systems. This role involves close collaboration with product, DevOps, and frontend teams to take ideas from MVP to production.

What Youll Do:

• Design and maintain backend systems using Rust or Golang.

• Build low-latency, high-throughput solutions that process large data volumes in real-time.
• Take ownership of MVP development, iterating quickly based on feedback.

• Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and optimized for performance.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver full-stack features.

• Write clean, secure, and well-documented code; contribute to code reviews and team mentorship.

• Stay current with backend trends and help guide technical direction.

What Were Looking For:

• 2-5+ years of backend development experience, with at least 1 year using Rust or Golang.

• Hands-on experience with Kafka.

• Background in building real-time, high-availability systems.

• Experience turning MVPs into stable, production-grade platforms.

• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, database design, RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, comfortable in fast-moving environments.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in cybersecurity or working at early-stage startups.

• Familiarity with containerization, microservices, and cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of other backend languages or frameworks.

Interested applicants, please contact Ayla at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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