Senior Backend Engineer (Java / Go)

VANGUARD SOFTWARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software firm in Singapore is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join their engineering team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of backend engineering experience and be proficient in Java or Go, with a focus on developing scalable and reliable systems. Responsibilities include system design, code quality maintenance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role offers opportunities for technical leadership and continuous growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Technical Leadership Opportunities

Continuous Growth

High-Performance Collaboration

Flexibility and Trust

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience delivering production-level systems.
• Proficient in Java or Go, with experience in Spring Boot, WebFlux, Kafka, Redis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with Chinese-speaking clients.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code and improve existing codebases.
• Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues.

Skills

Java

Go

Backend engineering

System design

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Spring Boot

WebFlux

Kafka

Redis

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

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 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 5 years of 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.
• 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.

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.