Senior Backend Engineer
Posted
Summary
Contract role in Singapore developing and owning secure, scalable backend systems (Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL REST APIs) for mission-critical government digital services, including AWS infrastructure (EC2, EKS, VPC, IAM), Terraform/CDK, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and production monitoring and support.
Job Description
We're looking for an experienced
Senior Backend Engineer
to develop and maintain secure, scalable backend systems supporting mission-critical government digital services. This is an opportunity for engineers who enjoy going beyond coding taking ownership of
backend development, AWS cloud infrastructure, system architecture and production reliability
in a highly secure environment. Job Type:
Contract Why Join Us
Contribute to Meaningful Government Digital Projects Take End-to-End Ownership of Backend Systems & Infrastructure Work on High-Impact, Security-Focused Digital Platforms What You'll Be Doing
Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable backend applications and REST APIs using
Node.js, TypeScript and PostgreSQL .
Take end-to-end responsibility for backend systems, including architecture, development, deployment, monitoring and production support.
Build and manage cloud infrastructure using
AWS EC2, EKS, VPC and IAM , ensuring system reliability, security and performance.
Implement
Terraform/AWS CDK, CI/CD pipelines, Docker and Kubernetes
to automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment.
Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, security hardening and troubleshooting to maintain stable, compliant production environments.
What We're Looking For
6-7+ years of experience
in Backend or Software Engineering, with proven ownership of production-grade applications.
Strong hands-on backend development experience with
Node.js, TypeScript, REST APIs and PostgreSQL .
Solid experience with
AWS cloud infrastructure , particularly EC2, EKS, VPC, IAM, cloud networking and security.
Proficiency in
Linux administration, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/AWS CDK and CI/CD practices .
Good understanding of
production monitoring, infrastructure automation, security hardening and troubleshooting . Experience in
Government Cloud (GCC) or highly regulated environments
is an added advantage.
Ready to Take Ownership
If you're a backend engineer who enjoys building reliable applications, solving complex infrastructure challenges and owning systems beyond deployment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team building secure, high-impact digital solutions.
By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information per ScienTec's Privacy Policy (scientecconsulting.com/privacy-policy). This authorizes us to: Contact you about potential opportunities. Delete personal data as it is not required at this application stage. All applications will be processed with strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shirley Hang (Outsourcing Team) ScienTec Consulting Pte Ltd - 11C5781
We're looking for an experienced
Senior Backend Engineer
to develop and maintain secure, scalable backend systems supporting mission-critical government digital services. This is an opportunity for engineers who enjoy going beyond coding taking ownership of
backend development, AWS cloud infrastructure, system architecture and production reliability
in a highly secure environment. Job Type:
Contract Why Join Us
Contribute to Meaningful Government Digital Projects Take End-to-End Ownership of Backend Systems & Infrastructure Work on High-Impact, Security-Focused Digital Platforms What You'll Be Doing
Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable backend applications and REST APIs using
Node.js, TypeScript and PostgreSQL .
Take end-to-end responsibility for backend systems, including architecture, development, deployment, monitoring and production support.
Build and manage cloud infrastructure using
AWS EC2, EKS, VPC and IAM , ensuring system reliability, security and performance.
Implement
Terraform/AWS CDK, CI/CD pipelines, Docker and Kubernetes
to automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment.
Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, security hardening and troubleshooting to maintain stable, compliant production environments.
What We're Looking For
6-7+ years of experience
in Backend or Software Engineering, with proven ownership of production-grade applications.
Strong hands-on backend development experience with
Node.js, TypeScript, REST APIs and PostgreSQL .
Solid experience with
AWS cloud infrastructure , particularly EC2, EKS, VPC, IAM, cloud networking and security.
Proficiency in
Linux administration, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/AWS CDK and CI/CD practices .
Good understanding of
production monitoring, infrastructure automation, security hardening and troubleshooting . Experience in
Government Cloud (GCC) or highly regulated environments
is an added advantage.
Ready to Take Ownership
If you're a backend engineer who enjoys building reliable applications, solving complex infrastructure challenges and owning systems beyond deployment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team building secure, high-impact digital solutions.
By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information per ScienTec's Privacy Policy (scientecconsulting.com/privacy-policy). This authorizes us to: Contact you about potential opportunities. Delete personal data as it is not required at this application stage. All applications will be processed with strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shirley Hang (Outsourcing Team) ScienTec Consulting Pte Ltd - 11C5781