Senior Backend Engineer (JAVA / GO)

vanguard software pte. ltd.; Shenton Way; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical Leadership Opportunities

Continuous Growth

High-Performance Collaboration

Flexibility and Trust

Job summary

Vanguard Software Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own backend design, development, and optimization of scalable systems.

You will work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready code with strong ownership and leadership. You should have 5+ years in backend engineering and be proficient in Java or Go, with Spring Boot, WebFlux, Kafka, Redis, and SQL/NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of backend engineering experience.
• Proficient in Java or Go, with Spring Boot, WebFlux, Kafka, Redis, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Capable of modular, scalable design with performance, security, and observability in mind.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop scalable, secure backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code and perform refactoring.
• Identify and resolve performance and reliability issues.

Skills

Java

Go

System design

Tools

Spring Boot

WebFlux

Kafka

Redis

SQL/NoSQL

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 5 yearsof 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:

• Minimum 5 yearsof backend engineering experience, delivering production-level systems.
• Tech Stack:Proficient in Java or Go, 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.

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.

What We Offer:

• Technical Leadership Opportunities: Participate in high-impact projects and lead the design of critical systems.
• Continuous Growth: Access to mentorship, learning resources, and a clear career progression path.
• High-Performance Collaboration: Work with a talented team using modern development practices (Agile/CI-CD).
• Flexibility and Trust: An open culture that encourages innovation and autonomous decision-making.