We are hiring under Recruit Express headcount and details of this position are:
Job Title: Senior Java (Spring Boot) Backend Developer (Contract, $7000, Central area)
Location: Central
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Backend Developer to design, build, and lead the development of robust, scalable backend systems that power our digital products and applications. You are a strong problem solver who thrives on architecting elegant technical solutions, leading backend engineering efforts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performing systems that solve real-world business problems.
As a technical lead in backend development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our backend architecture, driving best practices, and ensuring seamless system integrations and performance.
Job Description:
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
- Collaborate with product managers and frontend teams to deliver fit-for-purpose digital solutions aligned with business and IT strategy.
- Ensure backend systems are secure, reliable, and optimized for performance.
- Drive technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and review code to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
- Act as a mentor to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Manage system integrations across internal and third-party platforms
- Contribute to DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and safe software delivery.
- Document key design decisions, system workflows, and technical specifications.
- Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure uptime and resilience.
- Must actively participate in peer code reviews, adhering to strict code quality and security standards enforced by SonarQube (Static Analysis) and Checkmarx (SAST).
Job Requirements:
- Hands-on backend development experience in enterprise or cloud-native applications.
- Proficient in Java Spring Boot.
- Solid experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and message queues (e.g. RabbitMQ).
- Expertise in database architecture and performance tuning across SQL, NoSQL, and Caching layers (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
- Proven track record of maintaining high code quality through mandatory Test-Driven Development (TDD) or equivalent practices, with deep proficiency in JUnit, Mockito, and automated API testing via Postman.
- Comfortable working in Linux environments, with knowledge of shell scripting and deployment practices.
- Familiar with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience in system integration with platforms like SAP, Salesforce, or other enterprise systems is a plus.
- Understanding of secure coding principles and API security standards (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
- Familiarity with AI services (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services, Google AI APIs) is a plus.
- Expertise in Git-based version control and source code management is essential, including proficiency in advanced branching strategies, merge conflict resolution, and repository organisation.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD automation platforms (e.g., Bamboo, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and observability tools is highly advantageous.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Able to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Interested applicants please send your resume to rita@recruitexpress.com.sg and look for:
Rita Shi Tianhe
Outsourcing Team
Recruit Express Pte Ltd
EA License No: 99C4599
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
