Senior Backend Engineer (Git, Shellscript/Java/Python, Docker, Kubernetes)

Role Overview:

• The Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services that power digital products and platforms. This role requires strong expertise in software engineering principles, cloud-native architecture, and modern development practices.

• The successful candidate will work in an Agile, DevOps-driven environment, collaborating closely with product, engineering, QA, and operations teams to deliver reliable, secure, and maintainable solutions that meet business and user needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development & Engineering

• Collaborate with Business Analysts (BAs) and Product Managers to refine user stories and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs and backend services in cloud-native environments.

• Build and enhance backend systems with a focus on scalability, reliability, observability, and performance.

• Implement modern software engineering practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), pair programming, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, software craftsmanship principles, and security best practices.

• Design and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API specifications, and operational runbooks.

• Ensure solutions comply with government security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Quality, Testing & DevOps

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) engineers to ensure adequate automated test coverage and timely resolution of defects.

• Partner with DevOps engineers to automate build, deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.

• Participate in release planning, deployment activities, and production support where required.

• Continuously improve development workflows and engineering practices to enhance delivery quality and efficiency.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end product features and enhancements.

• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve product functionality, system architecture, and engineering processes.

• Work independently and effectively under pressure, managing priorities to meet project timelines and delivery commitments.

Emerging Technologies

• Where applicable, contribute to blockchain-based solutions and smart contract development.

• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and engineering practices that enhance platform capabilities and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Technical Skills

Software Development

• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages and technologies, including:

  • Java

  • Python

  • Go (Golang)

  • Node.js

  • Shell Scripting

• Experience with Git and modern source control workflows, such as GitFlow and trunk-based development.

• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Microsoft Azure

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or equivalent.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

Databases & Integration

• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, including:

  • PostgreSQL

  • MySQL

  • MongoDB

  • DynamoDB

  • Redis

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.

• Experience with messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar platforms is advantageous.

• Experience using API documentation tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI.

Observability & Operations

• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using tools such as:

  • Prometheus

  • OpenTelemetry

  • Grafana

  • ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

• Strong understanding of system reliability, troubleshooting, and production support practices.

Software Engineering Practices

• Experience working in Agile software delivery environments using frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.

• Knowledge of Extreme Programming (XP) practices, including:

  • Test-Driven Development (TDD)

  • Pair Programming

  • Continuous Refactoring

• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit, PyTest, Jest, or equivalent.

• Strong commitment to software craftsmanship principles and the development of clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and application security fundamentals.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with government digital services and authentication platforms such as Singpass and Corppass.

• Experience with API gateways and service mesh technologies, including Kong, Istio, Apigee, or equivalent.

• Experience with serverless computing platforms such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions.

• Experience supporting mission-critical, high-availability, or government systems.

• Exposure to blockchain technologies and smart contract development.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently.

• Commitment to continuous learning and engineering excellence.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile delivery environment.