Senior Backend Engineer (Java)
Summary
Build and maintain scalable backend services for Shopee’s data platform, focusing on Java, JVM tuning, and distributed systems to power analytics and AI-driven decision tools.
About The Team
We build scalable data platform and intelligent analytics products that power analytics, BI, and business decision-making across the company. Our focus includes data platform engineering, data asset management, and next-generation ChatBI / AI-driven analytics.
Job Description
Design and develop backend services for large-scale data platforms, including data development, scheduling, data assets, and analytics services Build and evolve core system modules and frameworks with a focus on scalability, stability, and maintainability Abstract complex data models and computation logic into clear, user-facing platform capabilities Troubleshoot and solve complex technical and business problems in distributed systems Contribute to system reliability, performance optimization, and high-availability design Collaborate closely with product managers, data engineers, and frontend engineers
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 3 years of Java backend development experience Strong Java fundamentals, with solid understanding of JVM, concurrency, and performance tuning Experience with mainstream Java frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot / Spring Cloud) Solid system design skills; able to own and deliver modules or subsystems independently Familiar with Linux environments and relational databases (e.g. MySQL) Strong learning ability and sense of ownership
We build scalable data platform and intelligent analytics products that power analytics, BI, and business decision-making across the company. Our focus includes data platform engineering, data asset management, and next-generation ChatBI / AI-driven analytics.
Job Description
Design and develop backend services for large-scale data platforms, including data development, scheduling, data assets, and analytics services Build and evolve core system modules and frameworks with a focus on scalability, stability, and maintainability Abstract complex data models and computation logic into clear, user-facing platform capabilities Troubleshoot and solve complex technical and business problems in distributed systems Contribute to system reliability, performance optimization, and high-availability design Collaborate closely with product managers, data engineers, and frontend engineers
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 3 years of Java backend development experience Strong Java fundamentals, with solid understanding of JVM, concurrency, and performance tuning Experience with mainstream Java frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot / Spring Cloud) Solid system design skills; able to own and deliver modules or subsystems independently Familiar with Linux environments and relational databases (e.g. MySQL) Strong learning ability and sense of ownership