Senior Backend Engineer — Lead End-to-End Java

PatSnap; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Patsnap in Singapore is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and build scalable Java services powering our AI-enabled platform, tackling architecture, performance, and reliability at scale. This hands-on role involves owning projects end-to-end from design to production, collaborating with Product, Frontend, DevOps, and other teams to deliver robust releases from our Singapore office.

Strong Java, Spring Boot, and database skills are required; the role offers an opportunity to shape technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Software Engineering.
• 3+ years of professional Java backend experience.
• Strong understanding of Spring/Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
• Proficient in SQL/NoSQL and DB performance optimization.
• Familiar with CI/CD and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience leading projects from concept to deployment.
• Excellent problem-solving and production troubleshooting skills.

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.

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Job description

Patsnap in Singapore is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and build scalable Java services powering our AI-enabled platform, tackling architecture, performance, and reliability at scale. This hands-on role involves owning projects end-to-end from design to production, collaborating with Product, Frontend, DevOps, and other teams to deliver robust releases from our Singapore office.

Strong Java, Spring Boot, and database skills are required; the role offers an opportunity to shape technical