Senior Backend Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services

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

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer for its Enterprise Technology Services. You will design, implement and maintain highly scalable, low-latency distributed systems processing petabytes of data and millions of transactions per hour.

You’ll collaborate across teams to drive architecture and feature delivery in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on building robust data services, integrating technologies, and keeping platforms reliable and high-performing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Java/J2EE stack.
• 5+ years building integration platforms.
• Expertise in scalable distributed systems.
• Relational databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL; SQL.
• NoSQL databases: Couchbase, Redis, MongoDB, etc.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, design and rollout of new features.
• Design and development of data service applications.
• Evaluate products and emerging technologies for projects.
• Maintain and operate the existing platform.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Distributed systems

Integration platforms

Unix/Linux

Leadership/PM

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

REST/SOAP/gRPC

AliCloud

Pekko

Apache open source

Python

Lua

Go

Job description

Senior Backend Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services

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.

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.

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

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices - strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own.

We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. And the same innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices - strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. This is where your work can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own.