Senior Java Platform Development Engineer

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Java Developer to own R&D support for business operations and enhance scalability through innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, RDBMS, and distributed systems. This position offers competitive salary and rewards along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based rewards

Exposure to architectural decision-making

Culture that values innovation and growth

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of Java development experience required.
• Proven experience in scaling large-scale web services essential.
• In-depth knowledge of middleware, distributed caching, message queues, and RPC frameworks is a must.

Responsibilities

• Own R&D support for websites, documentation systems, and business operations.
• Identify and resolve business pain points with technical solutions.
• Independently deliver mid-scale projects managing timelines and resources.

Skills

Java development

RDBMS design and optimization (MySQL/Oracle)

Distributed systems

Middleware knowledge

Problem-solving

Leadership skills

Technical documentation skills

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