Software Engineer (IT Applications)

ALPHA X TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPHA X TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Software Engineer to contribute to major projects in the semiconductor manufacturing domain. The role covers application development, system enhancement and ongoing support to bridge business needs with technical solutions.

You will design, implement, test and deploy changes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help automate workflows while maintaining documentation and adherence to internal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in application system development and support.
• Strong Java development experience and familiarity with common frameworks.
• Proficiency with Java, JavaScript, PL/SQL, and VB/VB.NET is a plus.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle/SQL Server and performance tuning.
• Familiar with Android development tools.
• Ability to diagnose complex issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Familiar with SDLC, version control, and basic testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and support internal IT applications.
• Provide L1/L2 user support and issue remediation.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy application changes.
• Translate user and business requirements into technical specs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with needs.
• Participate in change management: impact assessment and release coordination.
• Support performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Document issues and preventive measures for knowledge base.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes in the factory.
• Develop technical documentation and system diagrams.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Java development

SDLC knowledge

SQL

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Android development tools

Oracle

SQL Server

PL/SQL

VB.NET

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to major projects within the semiconductor manufacturing domain. The role involves application development, system enhancement and support. The Software Engineer will play a critical role in bridging business requirements with technical solutions, optimizing workflows, and driving automation to support core operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and support internal IT applications to ensure stable, secure, and reliable operations.
• ProvideL1/L2 user support: troubleshoot application/system issues, identify root causes, and implement timely fixes or workarounds.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy application changes following internal standards and best practices.
• Analyze, collect, and prioritize user and business requirements, translating them into clear and structured technical specifications or user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure solutions are aligned with operational needs.
• Participate in change management activities: impact assessment, risk identification, rollback planning, and release coordination.
• Support system performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning to ensure applications meet SLAs.
• Contribute to incident and problem management by documenting issues, lessons learned, and preventive measures.
• Continuously identify opportunities to optimize workflows and automate manual processes within the factory environment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, interface specifications, configuration guides, maintenance procedures, and user manuals.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties assigned by the Company as and when required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in application system development and support.
• Solid experience with Java development; familiarity with common frameworks is a plus.
• Familiar with programming languages (e.g.: Java, JavaScript, PL/SQL, and VB/VB.NET) is a plus
• Experience working with relational databases (e.g.: Oracle, SQL Server, or similar), including writing queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Familiar with Android development tools and environment.
• Ability to diagnose complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective fixes.
• Familiar with software development lifecycles (SDLC), version control, and basic testing practices (unit/integration testing).