Senior Java Platform Development Engineer

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced software engineer with a strong background in Java development and RDBMS optimization. This role entails owning R&D support for business operations and co-developing architectural roadmaps for innovative digital platforms. The ideal candidate should possess problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and technical documentation proficiency. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based rewards

Work on global-scale platforms

Exposure to architectural decision-making

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of Java development experience.
• Strong RDBMS (MySQL/Oracle) design and optimization expertise.
• Proven experience in distributed systems and scaling large-scale web services.
• In-depth knowledge of middleware (distributed caching, message queues, RPC frameworks).
• Fluent in English, with strong technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own R&D support for websites and business operations.
• Identify and resolve business pain points with technical solutions.
• Co-develop architectural roadmap for business platforms.
• Independently deliver mid-scale projects managing resources.
• Enforce code quality standards as an active reviewer.

Skills

Java development

RDBMS design and optimization

Distributed systems

Middleware knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

• A global leader in cloud computing, serving millions of users and enterprises.
• Engineering-driven culture with strong focus on scalability, reliability

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global technology company renowned for its innovation, scale, and international presence. With millions of users worldwide, they are committed to building platforms that enable businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem. Their culture values ownership, technical excellence, and cross-border collaboration, offering engineers the opportunity to make an impact on global products while advancing their careers in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Job Description

• Own R&D support for websites, documentation systems, and business operations, building agile platforms for rapid product iteration.
• Identify and resolve business pain points, designing technical solutions for core systems and modules to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Co-develop flexible, intelligent business platforms, contributing to architectural roadmap and long-term technical planning.
• Independently deliver mid-scale projects, managing timelines, resources, and cross-team collaboration to ensure success.
• Enforce code quality standards as an active reviewer, providing feedback on performance, stability, and best practices.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 4 years of Java development experience, with strong RDBMS (MySQL/Oracle) design and optimization expertise.
• Proven experience in distributed systems and scaling large-scale web services.
• In-depth knowledge of middleware (distributed caching, message queues, RPC frameworks).
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written), with strong technical documentation skills.
• Passionate technologist with an ownership mindset; big data experience is a plus.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based rewards.
• Opportunity to work on global-scale platforms with cutting-edge distributed systems.
• Exposure to architectural decision-making and roadmap planning.
• A culture that values innovation, ownership, and career growth.

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N