Software Development Engineer

8X8 INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Singapore is seeking a talented software engineer to join their voice platform engineering team. This role involves understanding functional and technical requirements, collaborating on software specifications, and crafting high-quality code focused on Java and micro-services. Candidates should have a BS/MS in Computer Science, proven software development experience, and proficiency in Agile methodologies. This position encourages leadership and initiative, making it a great opportunity for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Java and multiple programming paradigms.
• Track record of practical software development experience.
• Knowledge of Java concurrency, multithreading, and asynchronous APIs.
• Familiar with Object-Oriented design and common design patterns.
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline environments.
• Proficient in writing unit tests and automating API testing.

Responsibilities

• Understand and clarify technical requirements for product features.
• Collaborate with teams to define software specifications.
• Influence architecture and design decisions.
• Design and implement high-quality code.
• Create and maintain micro-services.
• Lead and guide fellow engineers effectively.

Skills

Java expertise

Technical acumen

Proven software development prowess

Design and architecture fluency

CI/CD proficiency

Testing excellence

Leadership and initiative

Agile estimation and delivery

API and security know-how

Database mastery

Education

BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We are looking for a talented software engineer to join our growing technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the 8x8 voice platform engineering team that is involved in the entire life cycle of development. You will be challenged with tasks related to concurrency, performance optimization and real time processing.

Responsibilities:

• Comprehend and Clarify Requirements: Expertly understand, interpret, and clarify both functional and technical requirements for product features.
• Collaborative Specification: Collaborate closely with Product Management and cross-functional teams to define precise software specifications.
• Architectural Influence: Play a pivotal role in shaping architecture and design decisions that steer the product's direction.
• Exquisite Design and Implementation: Craft elegant designs and meticulously implement code with a relentless commitment to high-quality standards.
• Micro-Services Expertise: Skillfully create and maintain modern micro-services integrated into the overarching system.

Qualifications:

• Java Expertise: Possess relevant hands-on experience in Java and proficiency in multiple programming languages and paradigms.
• Technical Acumen: Hold a BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field where programming was a fundamental requirement.
• Proven Software Development Prowess: Demonstrate a track record of practical experience in software development.
• Java Mastery: Exhibit deep knowledge of Java concurrency, multithreading, and asynchronous APIs, along with comfort in Java internals (e.g., Classloading, Memory Management, Transaction Management, Performance, Annotation Processing).
• Design and Architecture Fluency: Be highly familiar with Object-Oriented design, common design patterns, integration patterns, and architectural principles.
• CI/CD Proficiency: Possess strong experience working within a CI/CD pipeline environment.
• Testing Excellence: Showcase expertise in writing unit tests and automating API testing, emphasizing that testing is a shared responsibility throughout development.
• Leadership and Initiative: As a motivated self-starter, confidently lead and guide fellow engineers while making informed decisions. Don't hesitate to assert yourself when necessary.
• Agile Estimation and Delivery: Bring experience in agile estimation and consistently meet project deadlines.
• API and Security Know-How: Exhibit expertise in REST API design, secure coding practices, and regular penetration testing during the development process.
• Full Lifecycle Proficiency: Demonstrate extensive knowledge of modern development practices and processes, covering the entire software development lifecycle.
• Database Mastery: Possess excellent knowledge of Relational Databases.

Added Advantage Knowledge on :

• VOIP Expertise: Experience with VOIP technologies, particularly Freeswitch/OpenSips/Kamailio, would be advantageous.
• Linux Environment Comfort: Familiarity with working in a Linux environment.