Software Engineer (NodeJS) - A26261

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible benefits

Career development budget

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

Activate Interactive Singapore is seeking a Backend-Focused Software Engineer to design and develop core backend services for our cloud-based digital platform. The role emphasizes APIs, database management, business logic, audit logging, and reporting data.

You will work with the Technical Lead, Frontend Engineer, QA Automation, and Infrastructure Team to deliver secure and reliable services. Requires 3+ years of backend experience with Node.js/TypeScript; knowledge of AWS, PostgreSQL, and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional software development experience.
• Backend-focused with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with AWS-hosted applications and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core backend services for cloud platform.
• Implement APIs, database schemas, and business logic.
• Ensure secure, reliable backend with auditing and reporting data.
• Collaborate with Technical Lead, Frontend Engineer, QA Automation Engineer and Infrastructure Team.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Express.js

NestJS

REST APIs

OAuth2/OIDC

JWT/RBAC

AWS

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Docker

OWASP

Testing

Security

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines

AWS services

SQL

Job description

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

Co-Development Business Unit is looking for a Software Engineer (Back-End)

This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement is 1 year.

Internal Code: A26261

What will you do?

We are looking for a Backend-Focused Full-Stack Engineer to design and develop the core backend services for cloud-based digital platform. The role will focus on APIs, database, business logic and workflows, audit logging, reporting data and integration readiness.

• This role will work closely with the Technical Lead, Frontend Engineer, QA Automation Engineer and Infrastructure Team to deliver secure and reliable backend services that support digital platform.
• Backend Development: Design, develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Cloud Application Deployment: Develop backend services that can be deployed into AWS environments using approved deployment patterns.
• Workflow Systems: Design and develop booking, approval, case management, event management, CRM or other workflow-heavy systems.
• CI/CD Support: Contribute to build scripts, deployment configuration, database migration automation and pipeline troubleshooting.
• Security Remediation: Resolve findings from SAST, dependency scanning, secret scanning, DAST and VAPT reports.

What are we looking for?

• At least 3 years of professional software development experience.
• Backend: Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js or NestJS.
• Database: Strong experience with PostgreSQL, SQL, relational modelling, transactions and query optimisation.
• API: Experience designing and implementing REST APIs.
• Authentication & Authorisation: Familiarity with OAuth2/OIDC, JWT/session handling, RBAC and secure API access.
• AWS Application Awareness: Familiarity with AWS-hosted applications and services such as Lambda, API Gateway, RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL, S3, CloudWatch and Secrets Manager.
• DevOps: Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker basics, environment variables and deployment troubleshooting.
• Security: Understanding of secure coding, OWASP Top 10, input validation, API security, dependency management and vulnerability remediation.
• Testing: Experience with unit testing, API testing and integration testing.

What do we offer in return?

Competitive Compensation:Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution.

Benefits:Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generouscustomisableflexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtfulperkslike special occasions “red packet” and CNY goodies, etc.

Employee Wellness:Support foryour physical, mental, and overall well-being through year-round initiatives.

Growth & Development:Learningprogrammes, certification support, and a dedicated staff development budget. (We are a “SHRI 2025 Gold winner” in “Learning & Development; Coaching & Mentoring”)

Career Progression:Structured career pathways that enable you to grow along a technical/domain expert track ora leadershiptrack.

Competency Framework:A structured and practical framework to support you to develop, perform, and succeed.

Flexible Work Arrangement:Staff may choose to work flexi-place,flexi-time, and flexi-load based on existing framework

Whyyou'lllove working with us?

If you are looking for opportunities to collaborate with leading industry experts andbesurrounded by highly motivated and talented peers, we welcome you to join us. We provide all employees with equal opportunities to grow and develop with us. Webelieveyour success is our success.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit,qualificationsand abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practiceson the basis ofrace,colour, religion,gender, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, maritalstatusor any other characteristics protected by law.

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