Staff Backend Engineer - FinTech Microservices Leader

AUDAX FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech startup in Singapore is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of backend services that power high-availability financial applications. This role requires over 10 years of experience in backend development, particularly with Java and Spring Boot. The successful candidate will drive architectural decisions and mentor engineers, ensuring top-notch engineering practices. Join a bold vision to transform how financial institutions manage risk and compliance while enjoying competitive rewards and a flexible workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Meaningful benefits

Flexible workplace

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in backend software development, with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience designing and delivering microservices architectures and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of REST API design, OpenAPI (Swagger), and API security (OAuth2, JWT).
• Experience with Docker and containerized development workflows.
• Hands-on experience deploying and scaling applications on AWS (ECS, EKS, Lambda, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Java Messaging systems such as Solace, ActiveMQ.
• Track record of leading large-scale projects and cross-functional technical efforts.
• Deep understanding of security, compliance, and data integrity requirements in fintech applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mission-critical backend services.
• Drive architectural decisions and mentor engineers.
• Ensure engineering excellence across projects.
• Define and enforce engineering best practices and architectural principles.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver secure fintech products.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices Architecture

AWS

REST API Design

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Data Integrity

Compliance

Tools

AWS Lambda

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

A fintech startup in Singapore is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of backend services that power high-availability financial applications. This role requires over 10 years of experience in backend development, particularly with Java and Spring Boot. The successful candidate will drive architectural decisions and mentor engineers, ensuring top-notch engineering practices. Join a bold vision to transform how financial institutions manage risk and compliance while enjoying competitive rewards and a flexible workplace.