Software Engineer (Backend)

PDR GROUP (SEA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast growing startup in Singapore seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and maintain scalable backend services primarily in Java. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Java backend development, architectural skills, and strong communication abilities. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and ensure high-quality technical standards across the team.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Ability to design and evaluate system architectures, balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Proficiency in CI/CD processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs in Java.
• Promote and ensure best practices in coding and CI/CD.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Java backend development

System architecture design

Cloud platforms

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Relational databases (PostgreSQL)

Strong communication skills

Job description

Our client, is a fast growing and well funded startup looking to add to the software development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs, primarily in Java.
• Own critical components of the software backend, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability under high load.
• Partner with engineering leadership and senior peers to drive architectural improvements for resilience and maintainability.
• Promote best practices in coding standards, automated testing, and CI/CD.
• Perform thorough code reviews and deliver constructive feedback to maintain high technical quality.
• Identify and resolve technical debt, performance issues, and scalability challenges proactively.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering skill development and professional growth.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and QA to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to technical discussions, design sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team.
• Focus primarily on the Java-based backend while leveraging Python skills to contribute to other core products.
• Support the company’s long-term goal of unifying technology stacks and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Architectural Skills – Ability to design and evaluate system architectures, balancing performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, and relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Strong Communication – Able to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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