Choa Chu Kang - Senior Backend Engineer

Job Description

Overview

This role involves developing event-driven architectures, optimizing system performance, and integrating DevOps tools to enhance system reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable backend services using Golang, Java, Kotlin, and Python.
• Implement event-driven architectures and microservices using Kafka, Redis, and Kubernetes.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and GraphQL services for seamless integration.
• Migrate and optimize database structures using MongoDB, MariaDB, Postgres, and Redis.

• Design real-time WebSocket solutions for low-latency data delivery.
• Implement caching strategies (Redis, LRU) to optimize API performance.
• Boost system efficiency by optimizing SQL queries and database interactions.

• Deploy and manage applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitOps for seamless deployment.
• Ensure fault tolerance and high availability in distributed systems using Raft consensus algorithms.

• Develop secure user management systems, integrating with LDAP and IDEAL authentication protocols.
• Implement best practices for data encryption, API security, and access control mechanisms.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, data engineers, and product managers.
• Participate in Scrum-based Agile development, ensuring timely delivery of features and fixes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical implementations.

• 7+ years of experience in backend development, with expertise in Golang, Java, Kotlin, and Python.
• Strong background in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Experience with Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch, and NoSQL/SQL databases.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Proficiency in CI/CD automation using Jenkins, GitOps, and Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with BDD, TDD, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to optimize system performance.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced DevOps environment.

• Experience in financial services, e-commerce, or large-scale distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with GRPC, fault-tolerant key-value systems, and concurrent transaction handling.
• Prior experience with multi-tenancy applications and cloud infrastructure.

• Work on high-performance distributed systems that power financial and marketplace applications.
• Be part of a collaborative, high-caliber engineering team with opportunities for growth.
• Engage in cutting-edge cloud computing and DevOps automation.