Software Engineer (Java Backend & Automation)

PDR Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PDR Group in Singapore is seeking a Software Engineer to join our hybrid engineering team. You will focus on core Java backend development, data acquisition systems, and RPA workflows to strengthen our digital logistics platform.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions, optimize back-end performance, and contribute to automation pipelines in a fast-growing international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional Java backend development experience.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and common design patterns.
• Proficient in Spring Boot, SQL, Kafka, and Redis.
• Preferred: Direct experience with web scraping tools and RPA utilities.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design and develop daily functional requirements.
• Data Acquisition: Build and scale web scraping systems to harvest data.
• Workflow Automation: Develop and deploy RPA scripts to enhance operations.
• System Maintenance: Troubleshoot production, perform root-cause analysis, optimize systems.

Skills

Java backend development

OOP & design patterns

Web scraping

RPA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Spring Boot

SQL

Kafka

Redis

Web scraping tools

RPA utilities

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing, international digital logistics platform specializing in cross-border trade and smart supply chain solutions. By leveraging advanced automation and integrated software systems, they streamline regional operations and connect global markets. To support their expanding technical infrastructure, they are looking to add an adaptable Software Engineer to their Singapore-based engineering team.

Position Overview

We are hiring a Software Engineer to manage a hybrid scope encompassing core Java backend development, data acquisition systems and robotic process automation (RPA) workflows. This role supports daily operational requirements while optimizing backend efficiency and automation pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Partner with the technical team to design and develop daily functional requirements
• Data Acquisition: Design, implement, and scale web scraping systems to harvest data from target websites
• Workflow Automation: Develop and deploy RPA scripts to increase business operational efficiency
• System Maintenance: Provide production environment troubleshooting, execute root-cause analysis, and drive system optimizations

Requirements & Technical Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional Java backend development experience
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and common design patterns.
• Proficient in Spring Boot, SQL, Kafka, and Redis
• Preferred: Direct experience with web scraping tools and RPA utilities.