Software Developer (Java) - Public Sector

NEWTONE CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWTONE CONSULTING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a backend Java developer to design, build, and maintain scalable services. You will create RESTful APIs and microservices, participate in architecture discussions, and ensure robust performance and reliability across web and mobile applications.

The role emphasizes from-scratch backend development, strong Java fundamentals, and collaboration with DevOps, QA, and business teams. Salary is up to SG$8,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
• Min 3 years in Java-based development with architecture and design principles knowledge.
• Experience in application development from scratch.
• Experience with RESTful API development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and related technologies.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices to support web and mobile applications.
• Participate in system architecture, design discussions, and code reviews.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Integrate with databases, third-party systems, and messaging platforms.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT/production releases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA, and business stakeholders

Skills

Java

RESTful APIs

Microservices

System design

Code reviews

Unit testing

Messaging (IBM MQ)

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent

Tools

IBM MQ

Kafka

Job description

Location: Walking distance from Jurong East MRT

Budget: Up to $8,000 (Salary to commensurate with experience)

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and related technologies
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices to support web and mobile applications
• Participate in system architecture, design discussions, and code reviews
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
• Integrate with databases, third-party systems, and messaging platforms
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT/production releases
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issuesCollaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA, and business stakeholders
  

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
• Min 3 years in Java based development with relevant architecture and design principles knowledge.
• Candidate must be experience in application development from scratch.
• Experience with messaging tools like IBM MQ / Kafka is a plus.
• Prior experience in financial or public sector industry is a plus.
• Experience building backend systems using object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with RESTful API development.