Senior Backend Engineer - #1595

JOBSTER PRIVATE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBSTER PRIVATE LTD. is seeking a senior backend engineer in Singapore to own end-to-end backend systems from greenfield development to production. You will design APIs in Node.js/TypeScript with PostgreSQL, while ensuring data security and scalable operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of backend experience, strong Linux and container orchestration skills, and proven independence in delivering complex systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and cloud-first infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience in production-grade systems.
• Demonstrated independence in building, deploying, and maintaining complex systems.
• Cloud infrastructure fluency with AWS, including VPC and IAM.
• Proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript and PostgreSQL design.
• Strong Linux administration and Docker/Kubernetes expertise.
• Ability to explain complex trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative, low-ego team player.

Responsibilities

• Own backend systems from greenfield development to production with autonomy.
• Develop resilient APIs using Node.js/TypeScript and PostgreSQL.
• Take operational responsibility for self-hosted components (EC2, EKS).
• Manage secure transport; automate patching and recovery.
• Build and maintain multi-zone networking and IAM policies.
• Integrate third-party services with reliable, auditable handshakes.
• Design robust monitoring and proactive alerting (CloudWatch).
• Apply IaC with Terraform / AWS CDK and policy-as-code.

Skills

Backend engineering

Independent

Cloud experience

Linux administration

Communication

Tools

Node.js/TypeScript

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

CORE EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• End-to-End Ownership & Autonomy: Own backend systems from greenfield development through to production. Navigate technical ambiguity independently, proactively identifying blockers and driving implementations to completion without needing constant direction.
• Systems-Led Backend Development: Develop resilient APIs using Node.js/TypeScript and PostgreSQL, designed for Just-in-Time (JIT) data access. You are responsible for writing comprehensive tests and ensuring all data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
• Infrastructure Support & Proficiency: Take operational responsibility for self-hosted components (EC2, EKS). Automate patching, hardening, and recovery, and manage secure transport protocols (SFTP/SSH).
• Cloud Infrastructure & Networking: Build and maintain multi-zone logical segmentation (Edge, Integration, App, and Vault). This includes managing virtual networking (VPC), IAM policies, and secure communication patterns.
• SaaS & Service Integration: Own the integration of critical third-party and central services (e.g., secure file-transfer gateways and notification engines). You ensure these "handshakes" are reliable, automated, and strictly auditable.
• Observability & Reliability Mindset: Design and implement a robust monitoring plane (CloudWatch, etc.). Define metrics, set up distributed tracing, and configure proactive alerting to catch issues before they impact users.
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Ensure every resource is auditable and reproducible using Terraform / AWS CDK, adhering strictly to "Policy-as-Code".

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of Backend Engineering Experience: A proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining complex, production-grade systems independently
• Demonstrated Independence: Proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining complex, production-grade systems independently.
• Cloud Infrastructure Fluency (AWS preferred): Deep, hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, specifically networking (VPC), identity management (IAM), and
• Technical Stack Mastery: Proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript and relational database design (PostgreSQL)
• Systems & OS Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Linux administration and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes). You understand the "plumbing" of how code runs on a server.
• Communication: Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders (PMs/Designers/Business Owners) clearly and concisely.
• Collaborative and low-ego - you care about the team succeeding, not just your own ticket closing

NICE TO HAVE

• AI-Assisted Engineering: Experience using AI tools to accelerate development. You maintain absolute accountability for the output; "vibe-coding" without manual verification is not acceptable.
• Compliance-Heavy Environments: Prior experience in government, regulatory tech, or high-compliance sectors (e.g., GCC+, IM8)
• Prior experience as a tech lead or in a 2IC capacity on a small team