Senior Backend Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a highly motivated software engineer to design and develop scalable, low-latency distributed systems capable of handling petabytes of data and millions of transactions per hour. The role emphasizes building robust platforms and accelerating innovation within a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will contribute to architecture, data services, and integration projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions and maintain existing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Java/J2EE stack.
• Minimum 5 years of experience building integration platforms.
• Expertise in developing highly scalable distributed systems.
• Expertise with relational databases like Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL language.
• Expertise with NoSQL databases like Couchbase, Redis, MongoDB, etc.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux.
• Self-motivated with quick issue-grasping and sound judgment.
• Good leadership and project management skills.
• Good oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to build and deliver.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, design and rollout of new features.
• Design and development of applications around data services.
• Evaluating products and emerging technologies for projects.
• Operation and maintenance of the existing platform.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Distributed systems

Leadership

Communication skills

Unix/Linux

SQL

NoSQL databases

Relational databases (Oracle/PostgreSQ

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Redis

MongoDB

Couchbase

AliCloud/Alibaba Cloud

Job description

Summary

The IS&T Enterprise Technology Services, which enables Apple through paradigm-shifting, global-scale platforms and services, is currently in search of a highly motivated and results-driven software engineer. This role requires an individual with exceptional development and analytical abilities who has a proven history of designing and developing highly scalable, low-latency, and distributed systems and platforms.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of complex system architectures and possess a track record of delivering robust, high-performance solutions. This position demands not only technical proficiency but also a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to achieving outstanding results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Description

The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing applications which deals in Petabyte of data and millions of transactions per hour. The candidate will be responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining a highly scalable distributed platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, Design and rollout of new features.
• Design and Development of applications around data services.
• Evaluating products, emerging technologies and use them into projects.
• Responsibility includes operation and maintenance of the existing platform.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Java / J2EE Stack.
• Minimum 5 years of experience building integration platforms.
• Expertise in developing highly scalable distributed systems.
• Expertise with relational databases like Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL language.
• Expertise with NoSQL databases like Couchbase, Redis, MongoDB, etc.
• Knowledge of Unix / Linux.
• Should be self motivated, must be able to grasp issues quickly and make educated, critical judgment in the absence of complete information.
• Good leadership and project management skills.
• Good oral/written communication skills.
• Should be able to work with various cross functional teams to build and deliver

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with service integration Sync/ASync using REST/SOAP over HTTP /gRPC is a plus
• Experience working with AliCloud/Alibaba Cloud is a plus.
• Experience with actor systems like Pekko is a plus.
• Experience with contributing to Apache open source projects is a plus.
• Programming in Python, Lua and GO Lang is a Plus.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

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Role Number: 200678636-3278