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
Backend Architect: Cloud & Agent Infra
Designs and owns scalable cloud infrastructure and backend services for an AI-focused platform, solving distributed systems challenges.
Backend Engineer - Marketplace, Buyer Team
Backend engineer building core e-commerce services for Shopee’s marketplace, handling millions of daily transactions and user journeys from signup to order fulfillment.

Java Backend Engineer — Spring Boot & Microservices
Build and maintain Java backend services using Spring Boot and microservices architecture, implementing RESTful APIs and ensuring code quality.
Backend Engineer Intern (TikTok Shop - Europe) - 2027 Start
Backend Engineer Intern building scalable, secure services for a short-form video e-commerce platform, using Go, Python, Java or C++ and distributed systems.
Java Backend Software Engineer
Builds and maintains cloud-native Java microservices for trade finance loan systems using Spring, Kubernetes, and Apache Camel in a large banking IT team.
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Designs and builds scalable backend systems in Node.js/JavaScript and Java/Scala for a SaaS platform in fintech, focusing on APIs, microservices, and compliance.
Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, TypeScript, AWS)
Build and own the backend architecture for a martial arts SaaS platform using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS, including APIs, databases, and AI-driven features.
Backend Engineer - Identity Security Posture Mgmt
Builds backend services in Go for identity security posture management, focusing on distributed systems, data processing, and posture scoring.
Senior Backend Engineer: Simulation & Cloud Orchestration
Designs and builds cloud-based simulation systems that run solvers at scale, automating batch workflows, scenario analysis, and parameter sweeps with reliability and reproducibility.
Senior Backend Engineer: Modern HRMS & API Ownership
Senior .NET/C# engineer building and owning RESTful APIs for a modern HRMS platform during a legacy migration, using C#, .NET Core, MS SQL Server, and Entity Framework.
Global Java Backend Engineer - Spring Boot & RPA
Builds Java backend services in Spring Boot, integrates Kafka and Redis, and develops web scraping/RPA systems for data collection in a live production environment.
Backend Engineer Graduate (TikTok Shop - Europe) - 2027 Start
Build and optimize scalable backend services for TikTok Shop’s e-commerce platform, using Go, Python, Java or C++ to support live and short-video shopping experiences.
Aspiring .NET Backend Engineer Intern
Intern to build and maintain .NET back-end services, APIs, and data access layers while learning from senior engineers.
Backend Engineer (Entry-Level / Fresh Graduates)
Build and optimize backend services for smart security cameras, using Java or Node.js, MySQL, and APIs while learning distributed systems and performance tuning.