Senior Software Engineer - A26428

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outpatient medical

Specialist medical coverage

Flexi benefits or flexi allowance

Life and health insurance

CNY goodies and special occasions redp

Job summary

Activate Interactive Singapore is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to take end-to-end ownership of our backend systems within a highly restricted government cloud environment. You will design, develop, test, and support production-grade APIs using Node.js/TypeScript and PostgreSQL, with a focus on security and reliability.

We expect 6+ years of backend experience, strong Linux and container orchestration skills (Docker/Kubernetes), and hands-on cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS, Terraform, AWS

Qualifications

• 6/7+ years of Backend Engineering experience
• Demonstrated independence in building and maintaining production-grade systems
• Cloud infrastructure fluency with AWS and networking concepts
• Proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript and PostgreSQL
• Strong Linux administration and container orchestration knowledge
• Ability to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative and low-ego mindset

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership of backend systems from development to production
• Develop resilient APIs using Node.js/TypeScript and PostgreSQL
• Manage self-hosted components (EC2, EKS) and secure transport protocols
• Build and maintain multi-zone network segmentation and IAM policies
• Integrate third-party services with auditable handshakes
• Design observability with monitoring and tracing
• Apply IaC using Terraform / AWS CDK with policy-as-code

Skills

Backend development

Node.js/TypeScript

PostgreSQL

Linux & containers

Cloud familiarity

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS CDK

EC2

Job description

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd ("Activate") is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Co-Development Business Unit is hiring

You will work in Singapore Government Agencies

This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement is 1 year.

Internal Code: A26428

What will you do?

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to take End-to-End Ownership of our backend systems for a mission-critical Regulatory Licensing Platform. You will be a key technical pillar on a lean, high-impact product team building application processing systems within a Highly Restricted Government Cloud Environment.

This role demands a “Systems-First” mindset. You won’t just write code; you will own the entire lifecycle of your work – from architectural design, development to “Day 2” operational support, comprehensive monitoring, and infrastructure stability. We need someone who can translate complex compliance requirements into stable, production-ready reality without heavy oversight.

• End-to-End Ownership & Autonomy: Own backend systems from greenfield development through to production. Navigate technical ambiguity independently, proactively identifying blockers and driving implementations to completion without needing constant direction.
• Systems-Led Backend Development: Develop resilient APIs using Node.js/TypeScript and PostgreSQL, designed for Just-in-Time (JIT) data access. You are responsible for writing comprehensive tests and ensuring all data is encrypted at rest and in transit.
• Infrastructure Support & Proficiency: Take operational responsibility for self-hosted components (EC2, EKS). Automate patching, hardening, and recovery, and manage secure transport protocols (SFTP/SSH).
• Cloud Infrastructure & Networking: Build and maintain multi-zone logical segmentation (Edge, Integration, App, and Vault). This includes managing virtual networking (VPC), IAM policies, and secure communication patterns.
• SaaS & Service Integration: Own the integration of critical third-party and central services (e.g., secure file-transfer gateways and notification engines). You ensure these “handshakes” are reliable, automated, and strictly auditable.
• Observability & Reliability Mindset: Design and implement a robust monitoring plane (CloudWatch, etc.). Define metrics, set up distributed tracing, and configure proactive alerting to catch issues before they impact users.
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Ensure every resource is auditable and reproducible using Terraform / AWS CDK, adhering strictly to “Policy-as-Code”.

What are we looking for?

• 6/7+ years of Backend Engineering Experience: A proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining complex, production-grade systems independently
• Demonstrated Independence: Proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining complex, production-grade systems independently.
• Cloud Infrastructure Fluency (AWS preferred): Deep, hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, specifically networking (VPC), identity management (IAM), and secure data patterns.
• Technical Stack Mastery: Proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript and relational database design (PostgreSQL)
• Systems & OS Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Linux administration and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes). You understand the “plumbing” of how code runs on a server.
• Communication: Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders (PMs/Designers/Business Owners) clearly and concisely.
• Collaborative and low-ego — you care about the team succeeding, not just yourself.

What do we offer in return?

Competitive Compensation:

Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution.

Benefits:

• Outpatient medical
• Specialist medical coverage
• Generous customisable flexi benefits, or flexi allowance
• Life and health insurance
• Thoughtful perks like special occasions red packet and CNY goodies

Employee Wellness:

Support foryour physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives.

Growth & Development:

Learningprogrammes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)

Career Progression:

Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track ora leadershiptrack.

Competency Framework:

A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed.

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Staff may choose to work flexi-place,flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework

Whyyou'lllove working with us?

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts andbesurrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. Webelieveyour success is our success.

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team foran initialchat.

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