Software Engineer (Backend/Golang)

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer, Backend (Golang) to enhance its core product engineering team. In this role, you will design and develop high-performance backend systems that drive AI capabilities and manage large-scale data workflows, all while collaborating in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Golang and familiar with microservices.
• Proficient in database design, RESTful and GraphQL API design.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable backend services using Golang.
• Design and optimize APIs for integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product development.

Skills

Backend Development

Golang

Microservices

SQL

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

English

Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Redis

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer, Backend (Golang) to join our core product engineering team. You will play a critical role in designing and building high-performance backend systems that power AI-driven features and handle large-scale data workloads.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a cross-functional team of AI researchers, frontend developers, and product managers in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build robust, scalable, and high-performance backend services using Golang to support our AI-powered products.
• Design, develop, and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with frontend systems.
• Participate in system architecture planning to ensure stability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Handle and optimize large-scale data flows and distributed systems to support real-time and batch processing needs.
• Collaborate closely with frontend and AI teams to support fast, iterative product development.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that meets internal quality standards.
• Conduct regular code reviews, share technical insights, and contribute to building a strong engineering culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of backend development experience, with strong proficiency in Golang.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and service communication tools like gRPC and container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Proficient in database design and optimization, with experience in databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems, message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching systems (e.g., Redis).
• Strong problem-solving skills, passion for technology, and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong command of both English and Chinese for effective communication in a multicultural setting.