Senior Backend Java Developer

COMFORT TRANSPORTATION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Software Engineer/Technical Lead to design, develop, and maintain server-side logic. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and experience with containerization. Responsibilities include building scalable APIs and collaborating in an Agile environment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and designing RESTful APIs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and frontend developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure high availability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Agile/Scrum

Docker

Kafka

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Gradle

Hibernate

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Java Software Engineer/ Technical Lead to join our team, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic for our applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in Java, Spring Boot, and modern development practices. You will be responsible for building robust APIs, managing data persistence, and ensuring our services are reliable and performant.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java 17/Spring Boot, integrating with technologies like Kafka for messaging and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, ensuring high quality through comprehensive unit/integration tests and active participation in peer code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and other engineers within an Agile/Scrum framework to define, design, and ship new features and system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure high availability and performance, while also improving the deployment process through application containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipeline enhancements.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience is preferred.
• Solid hands-on experience in backend development with Java (JDK 17+) and the Spring Boot framework.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and designing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with build automation tools, specifically Gradle.
• Demonstrable experience with message queues, particularly Kafka.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JPA) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of containerization concepts and hands-on experience with Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions).
• Experience in system modernization, such as migrating legacy applications (e.g., JBoss) to modern microservices architectures based on Spring Boot and RESTful principles.
• Experience with Python for backend development or system maintenance.
• Experience with Vue.js or React for frontend frameworks and development.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.