Staff/Principal Backend Engineer | E-commerce
Summary
Lead backend engineering for a global e-commerce marketplace, designing scalable systems for order management, checkout, and pricing while leveraging AI tools to optimize performance.
Build for Global Scale
AI-Driven Backend Engineering
about company I am partnering with a publicly listed global e-commerce leader operating a high-traffic marketplace across 50+ countries. Enjoy the financial stability of a major international brand combined with the fast-paced agility of a tech startup.
Location:
Singapore (Remote working arrangement!!)
about job As a technical leader, you will play a hands-on role in scaling our core e-commerce infrastructure to support millions of global users.
Architecture & Coding:
Lead the design, coding, and optimization of highly distributed backend systems. You will spend the majority of your time writing and reviewing production-grade code. E-Commerce Scale:
Own the technical roadmap for critical domains, including order management, checkout pipelines, and high-concurrency pricing engines. Technical Mentorship:
Drive large-scale engineering initiatives and mentor senior talent across teams. AI-Assisted Workflows:
Leverage AI-native development tools to accelerate shipping cycles and boost code quality.
skills and requirements E-Commerce Expertise (Crucial):
Proven background building high-traffic, large-scale transactional systems for e-commerce, retail tech, or marketplace platforms. Experience & Education:
10+ years in software engineering with a track record of leading complex distributed systems. Degree in Computer Science or a related field. Programming Languages:
Proficient in TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Go, or Python (Strong Node.js backend experience is highly advantageous). Cloud & Infrastructure:
Deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and core data tools (MySQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch). Modern Tooling:
Familiar with AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to maximize engineering efficiency.
To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Evangeline. (EA: 94C3609/ R24124002)
about company I am partnering with a publicly listed global e-commerce leader operating a high-traffic marketplace across 50+ countries. Enjoy the financial stability of a major international brand combined with the fast-paced agility of a tech startup.
Location:
Singapore (Remote working arrangement!!)
about job As a technical leader, you will play a hands-on role in scaling our core e-commerce infrastructure to support millions of global users.
Architecture & Coding:
Lead the design, coding, and optimization of highly distributed backend systems. You will spend the majority of your time writing and reviewing production-grade code. E-Commerce Scale:
Own the technical roadmap for critical domains, including order management, checkout pipelines, and high-concurrency pricing engines. Technical Mentorship:
Drive large-scale engineering initiatives and mentor senior talent across teams. AI-Assisted Workflows:
Leverage AI-native development tools to accelerate shipping cycles and boost code quality.
skills and requirements E-Commerce Expertise (Crucial):
Proven background building high-traffic, large-scale transactional systems for e-commerce, retail tech, or marketplace platforms. Experience & Education:
10+ years in software engineering with a track record of leading complex distributed systems. Degree in Computer Science or a related field. Programming Languages:
Proficient in TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Go, or Python (Strong Node.js backend experience is highly advantageous). Cloud & Infrastructure:
Deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and core data tools (MySQL, MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch). Modern Tooling:
Familiar with AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to maximize engineering efficiency.
To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Evangeline. (EA: 94C3609/ R24124002)