Senior/Lead Backend Engineer

KAISHI PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity startup in Singapore is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to design and maintain robust systems using Rust or Golang. The role involves building high-availability solutions, leading MVP architecture, and collaborating closely with teams. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, strong expertise in real-time systems, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with at least 2 years in Rust or Golang.
• Proven expertise on working with Kafka.
• Strong understanding of real-time systems, with experience building high availability solutions.
• Proven experience in building and scaling MVPs to production-grade systems.
• Solid understanding of database design, distributed systems, and RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive attitude and attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Rust or Golang.
• Build real-time, high-availability solutions that can handle large volumes of data with low latency.
• Lead the architecture and development of MVPs, iterating rapidly to meet evolving product requirements.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code.

Skills

Backend Engineering

Rust

Golang

Kafka

Real-time Systems

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are an early-stage cybersecurity startup focused on building innovative, real-time security solutions that protect enterprises against emerging threats. As part of our team, you’ll join a passionate group of engineers dedicated to creating high-performance, reliable products that meet the security needs of modern businesses.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Rust or Golang.


• Build real-time, high-availability solutions that can handle large volumes of data with low latency.


• Lead the architecture and development of MVPs, iterating rapidly to meet evolving product requirements.


• Implement and optimize systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance as we grow.


• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features.


• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code, following best practices in software development and security.


• Participate in code reviews and provide technical mentorship to other engineers.


• Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in backend technologies, contributing to our technical vision and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with at least 2 years in Rust or Golang.


• Proven expertise on working with Kafka


• Strong understanding of real-time systems, with experience building high availability solutions.


• Proven experience in building and scaling MVPs to production-grade systems.


• Solid understanding of database design, distributed systems, and RESTful/GraphQL APIs.


• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive attitude and attention to detail.


• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in early-stage startups, with a focus on cybersecurity or related fields.


• Familiarity with containerization, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms.


• Knowledge of other backend languages or frameworks.