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.

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Fabian Ling Tuong Liing

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