Senior Backend Engineer (JAVA)

VANGUARD SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A software solutions firm in Singapore is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer. This role demands at least 8 years of experience in backend engineering, focusing on delivering high-quality, production-ready systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java and related technologies, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. Responsibilities include system design, code optimization, and mentorship of junior team members. Proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable for client communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of backend engineering experience delivering production-level systems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems that meet business needs.
• Write clean, maintainable code and improve existing codebases through regular refactoring.
• Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and improve development processes.
• Work closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

WebFlux

Kafka

Redis

SQL/NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will work independently to deliver production-ready, high-quality code with minimal issues. You will take full responsibility for the design, development, and optimization of backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure systems perform at their best. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with at least 8 years of work experience who thrives on ownership, scalability, and technical leadership.

JOB DUTIES:

• Design & Development: Build scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems that meet business needs.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable code and improve existing codebases through regular refactoring.
• System Optimization: Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues.
• Process & Mentorship: Improve development processes and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to align on solutions and deliver robust systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree of Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of backend engineering experience, delivering production-level systems.
• Tech Stack: Proficient in Java, with experience in Spring Boot, WebFlux, Kafka, Redis, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• System Design: Capable of designing modular, scalable solutions with considerations for performance, security, and observability.
• Problem Solving: Skilled at identifying edge cases, managing risk, and improving system quality.
• Process Mindset: Able to spot inefficiencies and propose improvements in both tech and workflow.
• Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork and feedback.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin is highly desirable to liaise with Chinese speaking clients and counterparts to understand their technical requirements.

Soft Skills:

• Team Mindset: Proactively contribute to team and company goals with a collaborative attitude.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for your work and deliver with high quality and consistency.
• Adaptability: Open to feedback and willing to learn and grow with evolving challenges.
• Communication: Clearly articulate ideas and decisions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.