Senior Java Backend Developer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • 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 optimised 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 Check marx (SAST). QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • 4 years of 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 Email, fabianling@recruitexpress.com.sg Fabian Ling Tuong Liing R25129353 Recruit Express Pte Ltd EA Licence No: 99C4599 We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.