Backend Engineer - (Public Sector)

At Xtremax, our Backend Engineers play an important role in building the systems that power our digital pro/ducts. You'll be working with modern tools, cloud technologies, and good software practices to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions. We believe in collaboration, continuous learning, and writing clean, maintainable code. Candidates with public sector experience are preferred, as this role supports IT projects for government agencies.Responsibility:Backend Development and API DesignWork with Business Analysts and Product Managers to translate requirements into technical solutionsBuild and maintain APIs and backend services that are scalable, reliable, and secureContribute to system design, documentation, and architecture discussionsCollaboration and Quality AssuranceCollaborate with QA engineers to ensure proper testing coverage and proactively fix bugsPartner with DevOps teams to automate build, deployment, and monitoring processesApply modern practices such as code reviews, CI/CD, and automated testingSystem Performance and InnovationContinuously improve system performance, observability, and scalabilityEnsure compliance with security and quality standards(Optional) Contribute to blockchain and smart contract development where applicableRequirementsMust HaveDegree or Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related fieldsMust have 2-5 years of relevant experienceHands-on experience with Git and branching workflowsProficiency in at least one backend language (.NET, Java, Kotlin, Python, Golang, Node.js, or Ruby)Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)Understanding of RESTful APIs and/or GraphQLExperience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)Knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.)Exposure to CI/CD pipelinesGood to HaveFamiliarity with microservices and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)Understanding of test automation frameworks (JUnit, PyTest, Jest, etc.)Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) or Clean ArchitectureExperience with API gateways or service meshes (Kong, Istio, Apigee)Exposure to serverless technologies (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)Experience working on Singapore Government projects will be advantageousCertificate Preferred:Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) / Professional Scrum Developer (PSD) AWS Certified Developer - Associate / Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer AssociateScrumMaster (CSM) / Professional Scrum Master (PSM)BenefitsBy submitting your resume/CV, you consent and agree to allow the information provided to be used and processed by or on behalf of Xtremax Pte Ltd for purposes related to your registration of interest in current or future employment with us and for the processing of your application for employment.You also represent to us that you have obtained the consent of your referees when you disclose to us their personal data for the purpose of conducting reference checks.The personal data held by us relating to your application will be kept strictly confidential and in accordance with the PDPA. You may also refer to our Privacy Policy for more details here:We regret to inform you that should you not consent to providing the necessary data required for us to process your application, your application will be considered void.