Software Engineer (Java, Node.js & Kubernetes)

re-zoo-me; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

re-zoo-me is seeking a hands-on backend engineer to contribute to Platform Team projects. You will design and implement backend services with Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js/TypeScript, build microservices, and ensure robust REST APIs.

This role requires solid Kubernetes and container experience, including Helm, CI/CD support, and technical documentation. The role emphasizes Kubernetes operations, monitoring, patching, and collaboration across engineering to uphold platform reliability and

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant backend development experience.
• Strong Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js/TypeScript development.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, relational databases and SQL.
• Solid understanding of Docker/Podman, Kubernetes concepts and resources (Deployments, StatefulSets, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets, PVs).
• Proficiency with Git, branching workflows and code reviews.
• Basic Linux administration, shell scripting and networking fundamentals (HTTP/S, DNS, TCP/IP, TLS).
• Background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Practical Kubernetes exposure.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications, REST APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js.
• Containerise applications using Docker, Podman; prepare and maintain Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts.
• Deploy, monitor and troubleshoot applications on Kubernetes, including pods, services, ingress, DNS, networking, certificates and storage.
• Support Kubernetes cluster bootstrapping, upgrades and patching.
• Support CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Ansible/AWX), incident investigation and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures and operational runbooks.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Node.js

TypeScript

REST APIs

Microservices

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

Git

Linux

Networking

SQL

CI/CD

Education

CS/SE/IT degree

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Git

GitLab CI/CD

Ansible/AWX

Helm

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

What the role is

A hands-o‑on individual contributor role within the Platform Team, responsible for backend application development, system integration, Kubernetes operations and maintenance of shared platform components.

What you will be working on

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications, REST APIs and microservices using Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js.
• Write clean, secure, well‑tested code and participate in code reviews and solution design.
• Containerise applications using Docker, Podman, Containerd; prepare and maintain Kubernetes manifests and Helm charts.
• Deploy, monitor and troubleshoot applications on Kubernetes, including pods, services, ingress, DNS, networking, certificates and storage.
• Support Kubernetes cluster bootstrapping, upgrades and patching.
• Support CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Ansible/AWX), incident investigation and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures and operational runbooks.

Platform Technologies - Kubernetes

• MetalLB
• Prometheus/Grafana/Alertmanager
• Kyverno
• Calico
• NGINX Ingress
• cert-manager
• HashiCorp Vault
• External Secrets Operator
• Rook-Ceph
• RabbitMQ/MQTT
• Container registries
• Centralised logging
• Backup tools

What we are looking for

• Strong Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js/TypeScript development experience.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, relational databases and SQL.
• Solid understanding of Docker/Podman, Kubernetes concepts and resources (Deployments, StatefulSets, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets, PVs).
• Proficiency with Git, branching workflows and code reviews.
• Basic Linux administration, shell scripting and networking fundamentals (HTTP/S, DNS, TCP/IP, TLS).
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.
• Background in in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Practical Kubernetes exposure.

Preferred Experience - Helm

• GitLab CI/CD
• Ansible/AWX
• Prometheus/Grafana
• MQTT/RabbitMQ
• On‑premises or air‑gapped Kubernetes
• Kubernetes security and secrets management
• Production incident support