Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 4+ years of professional experience in backend software development or a related field
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (Go and Java are preferred; Python, or C++ are also valued)
• Experience with computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
• Demonstrated experience designing and building distributed backend systems with scalability and reliability in mind
• Working knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (SQL, NoSQL) and caching systems (Redis)
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes
• Familiarity with event streaming platforms like Kafka
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Experience with database optimization, query performance tuning, and indexing strategies
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Demonstrated mentorship and leadership capabilities with the ability to guide and support team members
• Ability to balance product, engineering, and business goals
• Experience working in Agile environments with sprint-based development and continuous delivery models
• Strong analytical and debugging skills

Additional Information

Job Description We're looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join our growing engineering team in Singapore. You'll take ownership of developing backend systems that power our digital insurance products and services. You'll work with teams to solve complex technical challenges while mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation across our backend infrastructure. If you're an engineer with experience delivering high-quality solutions and a vision for scalable system architecture, we'd love to hear from you! Develop scalable backend components that support millions of users across our platform Collaborate with product, business, and engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into elegant technical solutions Ensure code quality, maintainability, and reliability through rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices Participate in technical and architectural reviews, providing thoughtful feedback and driving continuous improvement Conduct constructive code reviews for team members, promoting a culture of learning and excellence Participate in on-call rotation to support and respond to production incidents Support DevOps and infrastructure teams in optimising and monitoring backend services within your domain Provide mentorship, guidance, and knowledge sharing to peers and junior engineers, helping them grow their technical skills Analyse system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to enhance efficiency and user experience Stay current with industry trends and latest technologies, bringing new ideas to the team You will be an individual contributor reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager, working onsite at our Singapore office.

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