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
High-Performance ML Backend Engineer
Optimize and lead the design of high-performance backend systems for ML recommendation models using C/C++, graph optimizations, and model compilation stacks.
Backend Engineer, Marketplace Platform
Builds scalable backend features for Shopee’s marketplace platform, focusing on returns, refunds, and settlement systems using Go, Python, or Java.
Backend Engineer, Marketplace (Order Operations)
Builds and maintains scalable backend systems for Shopee’s marketplace, focusing on order operations like returns, refunds, and settlements using distributed architectures and modern tooling.
Backend Engineer, Governance Platform - Build Global Services
Build and maintain backend services for TikTok’s Governance Platform, implementing local governance policies, transaction governance, and risk-blocking features.
Backend Engineer - TikTok DataStore Sync (Singapore)
Build and optimize global data-sync infrastructure for TikTok’s distributed systems, handling millions of messages/sec and petabytes of flow with Java/Golang/Python and open-source middleware.
Backend Engineer - Node.js/TypeScript, AWS, SQL | SaaS
Builds and scales backend APIs, automations, and data integrations for a SaaS platform that modernizes martial arts learning, using Node.js/TypeScript and AWS.
IoT Platform Backend Engineer — Java, Kubernetes, Azure
Build and maintain the backend of an IoT platform using Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes on Azure, and cloud-native services like APIM and Key Vault.
Node.js Backend Engineer | Scalable APIs & Cloud Security
Builds secure, scalable Node.js backend services for digital payments, integrating systems and cloud components to support mobile/web transactions.
Cloud-Ready Backend Engineer: APIs, Microservices & Data
Designs and builds scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices in Python/Node.js/Java for a cloud-native platform, ensuring security and performance on AWS.
Java Backend Engineer - Cloud-Native Microservices
Builds and maintains cloud-native Java microservices for loan management and integration layers using Spring Boot, REST/gRPC APIs, and secure cloud infrastructure.
G11 - Backend Engineer (IoT Platform)
Build and maintain Java-based backend services for an IoT platform, deploying on Kubernetes (Azure AKS) and integrating with Azure services like APIM, MongoDB, and Kafka.
Backend Engineering Manager - TikTok Shop (Supply Chain and Logistics)
Lead backend teams building logistics systems for TikTok Shop’s e-commerce platform, designing scalable solutions for supply chain, fulfillment, and delivery across global markets.
Lead Backend Engineer: Kotlin, AWS & Secure Microservices
Lead backend engineer building and securing Kotlin/Spring Boot microservices on AWS for high-volume digital services, ensuring reliability and scalability.
Senior Backend Engineer — Build Scalable APIs & Systems
Designs and builds scalable backend services in Go, Java, and Python to power Traveloka’s travel platform for millions of users daily.
Senior Python Backend Architect | APIs, ML & Cloud
Design and build Python-based backend systems for a multi-storefront platform, integrating APIs, ML models, and databases while optimizing data pipelines.
Senior Backend Engineer — Scalable, High-Traffic Systems
Designs and scales high-traffic backend services for a travel platform using Go/Java/Python, focusing on API design and large-scale data processing.