Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Looking for a new job?; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown startup in Singapore is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) to architect and scale backend systems behind our platform.

You will design and maintain backend services, data pipelines, and APIs to handle large data volumes, collaborating with frontend and product teams to deliver features. Expect a fast-moving startup environment with opportunities for impact and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and maintaining backend systems using microservices.
• Proficient with relational (Postgres) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases.
• Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing (Kafka, Airflow).
• Ability to write clean, testable code with automated testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend services and data pipelines for our platform.
• Build scalable microservices and APIs to handle large volumes of data.
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Continuously improve deployment, performance, and monitoring systems as we scale.

Skills

Backend systems

Microservices

Testing

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

Airflow

Job description

About the job Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Well-backed startup based in Singapore, building cutting-edge data-driven technology for large-scale enterprise applications. We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help architect and scale the core systems behind our platform.

You'll work on high-impact systems that ingest, process, and deliver real-time data to global enterprises—shaping how they gain insights and make operational decisions.

Job Scope

• Design and maintain backend services and data pipelines for our platform
• Build scalable microservices and APIs to handle large volumes of data
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams to deliver end-to-end features
• Continuously improve deployment, performance, and monitoring systems as we scale

Messaging: Kafka

Requirements

• 5+ years building and maintaining backend systems using microservices
• Experience with both relational (Postgres) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases
• Strong grasp of event-driven systems and asynchronous processing (Kafka, Airflow)
• Ability to write clean, testable code with automated testing practices

Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, startup environment

Bonus Points

• Experience with large-scale data processing or ETL pipelines
• Familiarity with cloud-native deployments (CI/CD, DevOps practices)

Experience working in Agile, high-ownership teams

Challenging technical problems with autonomy to solve them

Access to modern tools and engineering support

Opportunities for rapid growth and internal advancement

Work alongside a strong and experienced engineering team

• Competitive salary and opportunity to make early, meaningful impact