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Java Senior Backend Developer (SMOB)

Summary

Build and maintain high-performance Java backend systems, modernize legacy code, and troubleshoot production issues while collaborating with frontend and product teams.

about the company.

A dynamic and forward-thinking enterprise delivering robust, high-performance digital platforms. The organization prides itself on maintaining high engineering standards, operational excellence, and a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture. about the job.

Join an engineering team to take ownership of core server-side applications and system architectures. This high-impact role balances strategic feature engineering with advanced system troubleshooting, serving as a key driver for technical evolution, platform modernization, and production stability. Advanced Troubleshooting:

Lead technical investigations, performing detailed root-cause analysis (RCA) on complex production incidents and resolving critical performance bottlenecks.

Feature Evolution:

Design, develop, and deploy high-priority change requests (CRs), ensuring that new features seamlessly integrate into the existing core architecture without introducing technical regression.

Structural Maintenance:

Design and implement robust, long-term technical resolutions for system vulnerabilities rather than temporary operational workarounds.

Legacy Modernization:

Identify, architectural refactor, and modernize legacy codebases to systematically improve application maintainability, scalability, and information security.

Code Quality & Governance:

Conduct rigorous code reviews, uphold exceptional coding standards, and provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner closely with QA, Product Management, and Frontend engineering teams to validate business requirements and ensure flawless end-to-end functionality.

skills and experience required.

Professional Experience:

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional backend software development experience in an enterprise environment.

Core Backend Stack:

Advanced technical proficiency and hands-on programming experience in

Java .

Database Architecture:

Strong, hands-on capabilities working with relational databases and writing complex

SQL

queries.

Full Stack Familiarity:

Practical, foundational knowledge of modern frontend frameworks and runtimes, specifically

ReactJS

and

NodeJS , to support full-stack integration.

Methodologies:

Solid grasp of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), application debugging, refactoring techniques, and proactive system monitoring.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional problem-solving instincts, an analytical mindset, and strong communication skills to mentor peers and align with cross-functional stakeholders.

Please click on the 'apply' button to apply online. For more information, please reach out to Vievien Nathan. (EA: 94C3609 / R1440037)

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