Java Senior Backend Developer
Summary
Senior backend Java developer maintaining and evolving a production platform, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring junior engineers.
Role Overview
This role is a blend of high-stakes problem-solving and strategic feature development. You will be the primary point of contact for diagnosing complex production issues while simultaneously driving the implementation of high-priority change requests to evolve our platform.
Responsibilities
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Lead the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks reported by stakeholders or monitoring systems.
- Feature Evolution: Design, develop, and deploy new change requests (CRs), ensuring that new features integrate seamlessly with existing architecture without introducing regressions.
- System Maintenance: Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring incidents and implement long-term structural fixes rather than "band-aid" patches.
- Code Quality & Mentorship: Conduct thorough code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers, championing best practices in Java development.
- Legacy Modernization: Identify opportunities to refactor and modernize older codebases to improve maintainability, scalability, and security.
- Collaboration: Work closely with QA, Product Managers, and Frontend teams to validate requirements and ensure end-to-end functionality.
Qualifications
Minimum 2-3 YOE
Top 3 Skills Needed
- Java
- SQL (Database)
- ReactJS / NodeJS
Only for Singaporean