Senior Software Engineer (APS) — AI-Driven, Cloud-Native Leader

Rakuten Kobo Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakuten Kobo Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Singapore to define the next generation of their advertising platform. This role involves owning the product lifecycle, mentoring junior engineers, and integrating AI solutions to enhance productivity and software quality.

The ideal candidate possesses over 6 years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in Java and cloud-native architectures. Excellent technical leadership and collaboration skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience leading complex web projects.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Java and Cloud-native architectures.
• Strong proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Own the full SDLC from design to deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews ensuring security and best practices.
• Act as a bridge between Product, Design, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot/Batch)

AI-assisted coding tools

System Design

Cloud-native architectures

Relational Databases (MariaDB/MySQL)

NoSQL Databases (MongoDB)

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

Rakuten Kobo Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Singapore to define the next generation of their advertising platform. This role involves owning the product lifecycle, mentoring junior engineers, and integrating AI solutions to enhance productivity and software quality.

The ideal candidate possesses over 6 years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in Java and cloud-native architectures. Excellent technical leadership and collaboration skills are essential for this position.