Senior/ Backend Engineer

PATSNAP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to take ownership of backend system design and development. In this role, you will architect and implement robust solutions that support new features and products while ensuring high performance and scalability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will mentor junior engineers and drive innovation in backend services. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's offerings. If you are passionate about backend development and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Java backend development.
• Strong understanding of microservices and RESTful API design.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement robust backend solutions in Java.
• Lead end-to-end projects and optimize performance.

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

RESTful API design

Microservices architecture

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

SQL/NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About PatSnap

Patsnap empowers IP and R&D teams by providing better answers, so they can make

faster decisions with more confidence. Founded in 2007, Patsnap is the global leader

in AI-powered IP and R&D intelligence. Our domain-specific LLM, trained on our

extensive proprietary innovation data, coupled with Hiro, our AI assistant, delivers

actionable insights that increase productivity for IP tasks by 75% and reduce R&D

wastage by 25%. IP and R&D teams collaborate better with a user-friendly platform

across the entire innovation lifecycle. Over 15,000 companies trust Patsnap to

innovate faster with AI, including NASA, Tesla, PayPal, Sanofi, Dow Chemical, and

Wilson Sonsini.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Backend Engineer to join our

dynamic team. You will take full ownership of backend system design and

development, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. You will

collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive

innovation in our backend services.

Responsibilities

Architect, Design, and Implement robust backend solutions in Java to support

new features and products.

Lead End-to-End Projects: Own the entire development cycle (from requirements

gathering to production deployment) with minimal supervision.

Optimize Performance & Scalability: Conduct code reviews, optimize databases,

and fine-tune microservices to maintain responsive and reliable systems under

high traffic.

Ensure Code Quality & Best Practices: Establish and enforce coding standards,

testing strategies, and documentation for the team.

Collaboration: Share knowledge on Java best practices, and foster a culture of

continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with product managers, frontend

engineers, and DevOps to deliver cohesive, high-quality releases on schedule.

Troubleshoot and Debug: Diagnose issues in production, implement long-term

fixes, and proactively prevent downtime or regressions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a

related field.

3+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.

Strong understanding of Spring/Spring Boot frameworks, RESTful API design, and

microservices architecture.

Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases, and knowledge of database performance

optimization.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker,

Kubernetes).

Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects from concept to

deployment.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems in

production environments.