Senior IT Architect , Video Intelligence

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

Job summary

NCS is seeking a Backend Developer and Architect with expertise in microservices, containerization, Java, Golang, and message-driven systems to design scalable, containerized applications deployed in Kubernetes. The role requires CI/CD experience with GitLab and familiarity with Linux, Python, and Bash for automation.

Collaboration with frontend and AI teams will be essential to deliver robust APIs and data flows.

Qualifications

• Proficient in backend development with Java and Golang.
• Experience in microservices and distributed systems architecture.
• Hands-on with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficient in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, ActiveMQ.

Responsibilities

• Design and review microservices architecture for high availability and scalability.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure reliability of distributed systems.
• Build and deploy containerized applications with Docker; manage Kubernetes clusters.
• Configure and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
• Collaborate with frontend and AI teams to integrate APIs and data flows.

Skills

Java

Golang

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

RabbitMQ

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

RabbitMQ

Kafka

ActiveMQ

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Others

Company Description

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 14,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer and Architect with strong expertise in Microservices architecture, containerization, Java, Golang, and message-driven systems like RabbitMQ. The role requires experience in designing high available containerized application architecture deployed in Kubernetes clusters, CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, and basic knowledge of AI and video analytics technologies. Additionally, the candidate should be familiar with Linux OS, Python, and Bash scripting. Basic frontend knowledge is a plus for collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Microservices Architecture: Design and review service architecture to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Troubleshooting & Monitoring: Proactively monitor systems, perform root cause analysis, and ensure the reliability of the platform.
• Containerization & Kubernetes: Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes (K8s).
• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
• Databases: Design and develop cache and persistent data management mechanism to ensure data high availability, integrity and consistency.
• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Golang.
• Python & Bash Scripting: Write and maintain Python and Bash scripts for automation, deployments, and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with frontend and AI teams to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow across the system

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java and Golang for backend development.
• Experience in microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, ActiveMQ.
• Familiarity with databases such as MSSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Utilize basic knowledge of Linux Based OS to manage servers, deployment environments, and perform necessary scripting.
• Python and Bash scripting skills for automation and server management.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting and root cause analysis within distributed systems.
• Experience in API development (REST, gRPC).

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of frontend technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Basic knowledge of AI concepts and video analytics technologies like OpenCV or FFmpeg.
• Big Data: Familiarity with big data technology such as Elastic Search, Flink, Spark.
• Experience in event-driven architecture and message-driven design.
• Advanced knowledge of DevOps practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality code.

Additional Information

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.