Senior Software Reverse Engineer

Traveloka; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced software engineer to specialize in backend development. This role requires designing scalable applications and applying best practices in coding. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 5 years of related experience, and proficiency in programming languages like Go, Java, or Python. The position involves optimizing backend systems, managing large-scale data workflows, and working collaboratively across teams, ensuring a commitment to high performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on backend development.
• Solid understanding of scalable, maintainable backend architectures.
• Ability to deep dive into backend services, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications, APIs, and data integrations.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively respond to operational alerts.

Skills

Backend development

Proficiency in Go, Java, or Python

Data processing and optimization

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

BigQuery

ClickHouse

Job description

Job De ion

At Traveloka, our Engineering Team is the backbone of innovation building scalable, high-performance systems that power millions of users worldwide. With a relentless focus on scalability, reliability, and data-driven solutions, we tackle complex technical challenges and shape the future of digital travel across Southeast Asia and beyond.

You’ll join a team that has built industry-leading, high-performance backend systems. Our engineers work with cutting-edge technologies, solving problems in distributed computing, API design, large-scale data processing, and high-traffic system optimization.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications, APIs, and data integrations.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Improve and optimize existing systems for better performance, reliability, and data processing efficiency.
• Handle and optimize large-scale data workflows (e.g., using BigQuery or similar technologies).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively respond to operational alerts.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, unit and integration testing to uphold software quality standards.
• Participate in architectural discussions, proposing innovative solutions for high-traffic, data-intensive environments.
• Contribute to incident investigations, post-mortem analyses, and continuous system resilience improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development.
• Proficiency in Go, Java, or Python.
• Hands‑on experience in handling, processing, and optimizing large data volumes (e.g., BigQuery, ClickHouse, or similar).
• Solid understanding of scalable, maintainable backend architectures.
• Knowledge of web scraping technologies and implementations.
• Familiarity with android reverse engineering techniques and security assessments.
• Ability to deep dive into backend services, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
• Eagerness to continuous learning whether technology‑related, product‑related, or beyond.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Prior experience in distributed systems, high‑traffic platforms, or technical leadership roles is a strong advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written).