Backend Jobs in Singapore
There are 1,223 open Backend jobs in Singapore on freehire right now. 310 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are java, api and cloud.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGD | year | SGD 105,000 | SGD 147,500 | SGD 193,325 | 12 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- java 45%
- api 39%
- cloud 33%
- python 31%
- ai 26%
- microservices 25%
- distributed-systems 22%
- ci-cd 21%
How the work is done
- Remote 30 · 2%
- Onsite 23 · 2%
- Hybrid 22 · 2%
Visa sponsorship offered in 68% of the 120 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 410
- Intern 76
- Lead 57
- Staff 31
- Junior 16
- Principal 9
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 192
- 501-1000 employees 33
- 51-200 employees 17
- 11-50 employees 12
- 201-500 employees 3
- 1-10 employees 1
Principle Backend Software Engineer - Payment
Design and build a high-concurrency retail payment platform for F&B and offline retail, handling QR ordering, POS payments, and multi-tiered splitting with strong business agility.
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Build and scale backend APIs and event-driven services for a global e-commerce platform using Node.js/Golang, React, and Google Cloud.
Backend Systems Engineer - IOT/Smart City
Build backend systems that connect IoT field devices to digital platforms for a large-scale Smart City initiative, using industrial protocols and real-time data pipelines.
Software Engineer (Backend) Singapore
Build and optimize low-latency backend services for a fintech/blockchain trading platform, using Java, Go, or Python and PostgreSQL, with AWS and Kafka as pluses.
Go Backend & Infra Engineer — Web3 Scale & Automation
Builds and scales Go-based backend services and automates Web3 validator infrastructure using Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS for a blockchain-focused team.
Robotics Software Developer – Backend Automation
Designs and maintains backend software for robotic programming solutions using C# and Python, focusing on industrial automation and high-mix operations.
Senior Software Engineer – Backend
Build greenfield payment infrastructure in Java/Spring Boot, designing high-throughput, PCI-compliant services for payouts, FX, and AI-driven treasury orchestration.
Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Onboarding
Build and scale backend microservices in Java/Kotlin for Airwallex’s global payments platform, focusing on onboarding, KYC, and secure financial integrations.
Staff SW Engineer(Backend)
Build and scale Visa’s global tokenization platform using Java/J2EE, REST, and container tech to secure payments for billions worldwide.
Remote Python Backend Engineer for REST/GraphQL APIs
Designs and optimizes scalable REST/GraphQL APIs in Python while collaborating with AI research teams to validate and improve models.
Backend Engineer/Software Engineer/Tech Lead (High-Growth Product Company, High-ownership role,[...]
Design and build scalable backend services and APIs for a high-traffic production system, owning end-to-end delivery and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Backend Development Lead | Contract
Lead backend architecture and API design for scalable, secure enterprise systems, mentoring engineers and enforcing best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Cloud‑Ready Backend API Engineer
Designs and builds Java/Spring Boot microservices and RESTful APIs, integrating systems with Apache Camel for a global IT services firm.
Senior Backend Engineer - Onboarding & KYC (Remote)
Build and scale backend services in Go for user onboarding and KYC across global markets, ensuring security and regulatory compliance while supporting rapid product expansion.