Senior Product Engineer

ncs pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer and Architect with deep expertise in Microservices, containerization, Java, Golang, and message-driven systems.

The role emphasizes designing high-availability containerized architectures deployed in Kubernetes clusters, and building CI/CD pipelines with GitLab for reliable delivery. The position involves collaborating with frontend and AI teams to ensure smooth data flow, API integration, and scalable services across the

Qualifications

• Strong backend skills in Java and Golang.
• Design and implement microservices architectures.
• Hands-on Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or ActiveMQ.
• Databases: MSSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Linux OS familiarity and scripting (Python, Bash).
• REST and gRPC API experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and review microservices for high availability.
• Monitor systems and perform root cause analysis.
• Containerize applications with Docker and manage Kubernetes.
• Configure and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Design data caching and persistence mechanisms.
• Develop backend components in Java and Golang.
• Write Python and Bash scripts for automation.
• Collaborate with frontend and AI teams to integrate APIs.

Skills

Java

Golang

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Message Brokers

Databases

Linux

Python

Bash scripting

REST & gRPC

Cloud platforms

Job 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 15,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

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.

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

Essential 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 ElasticSearch, 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.

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.