Backend Jobs in Singapore
There are 1,224 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 193
- 501-1000 employees 33
- 51-200 employees 17
- 11-50 employees 12
- 201-500 employees 3
- 1-10 employees 1
Senior Backend Engineer — IAM & Account Infra
Design and build identity, authentication, and account infrastructure for a global fintech platform using Java/Kotlin in a cloud-native environment.
Senior Java Backend Engineer: Scalable Microservices
Builds and optimizes scalable Java microservices and APIs in an agile team, focusing on system design, performance, and best practices.
Backend Engineer, Digital Bank (2027 Graduate)
Build and optimize high-performance backend systems for a digital bank, focusing on savings, payments, loans, and wealth management using Go/Java/Python and modern AI tools.
Staff Backend Engineer, Global Onboarding (Java/Kotlin)
Designs and maintains scalable backend systems in Java/Kotlin to enhance user experiences and secure financial data for Airwallex’s global payment platform.
Senior Backend Engineer — Payments Platform (Java/Spring)
Design and build high-throughput payment services using Java/Spring Boot, implement APIs, ensure security and reliability, and collaborate with offshore teams.
Backend Engineer, Global Live (Core Service) - Singapore
Builds and optimizes core backend services powering TikTok LIVE’s global real-time streaming platform, handling millions of concurrent users with a focus on scalability, disaster recovery, and AI-driven architecture.
Backend Engineer - Scalable Recommendation Platform
Build and optimize the architecture of a high-performance recommendation system for a global platform, focusing on scalability and developer tooling.
Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript / Web3)
Senior backend engineer building scalable APIs, data pipelines, and blockchain integrations for a Web3 super-app and DeFi L1, using TypeScript and distributed systems.
Senior Backend Engineer, Payments and Wallet
Build and maintain scalable backend services for a crypto wallet and payments platform using Ruby on Rails, Go, and AWS, ensuring secure and compliant transactions.
Staff Backend Engineer - Payments Microservices Leader
Lead the design and implementation of payment microservices using Core Java, Docker, and high-concurrency systems to build scalable financial infrastructure.
Backend Engineering Lead (Go; Compliance)
Lead backend engineering for a compliance platform, building scalable Go services for KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening while partnering with compliance teams.
Billing Platform Backend Engineer – Lead & Innovate
Build and scale Airwallex’s next-generation billing platform using Java 8, microservices, and cloud tools to power global pricing, billing, and invoicing for customers.
Senior Backend Architect: Scalable FinTech Systems
Senior backend engineer building and testing scalable trade and asset transfer systems for UBS Wealth Management using Java/Kotlin, CI/CD, and enterprise-grade architecture.