Senior Software Engineer - (Java) - A26210

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd (“Activate”) is a leading technology consultancy headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency. We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation. We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team. If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people’s lives, then we would love to hear from you. Co-Development Business Unit is hiring for Senior Software Engineer (Java) You will work in Singapore Government Agencies Internal Code: A26210 This is a fixed term contract role. The engagement is 1 year. We are seeking a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our agile development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs, while contributing to architectural decisions and mentoring junior developers. What will you do? Design and develop robust, scalable backend services using Java Spring Boot Architect and implement RESTful APIs and microservices following best practices Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services Lead the design and implementation of database schemas and data models Ensure high performance, reliability, and security of backend systems Collaborate with frontend developers and other stakeholders to define and implement API contracts Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews Participate in system design discussions and technical planning Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines Troubleshoot production issues and optimise system performance What are we looking for? 8+ years of professional software development experience Strong expertise in Java Spring Boot Extensive experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture Proven experience with AWS services including AWS Lambda and serverless architecture Amazon ECS/EKS, RDS, EC2, S3 Proficient in SQL and experience with both relational and NoSQL databases Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles (SOLID, DRY, etc.) Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD practices Knowledge of testing methodologies and frameworks Experience with agile development practices Strong analytical and problem-solving skills AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer) Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) Familiarity with reactive programming Experience with Singapore Government IT projects Knowledge of Singapore Government Technology Stack (SGTS) Experience integrating with SingPass and CorpPass authentication Understanding of government security policies and compliance requirements Experience with performance monitoring tools and APM solutions Experience with event-driven architecture Languages: Java Frameworks: Spring Boot Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB Tools: Maven/Gradle, Git, Jenkins/GitLab CI Testing: JUnit, Mockito, TestContainers Documentation: Swagger/OpenAPI Monitoring: CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana What does this role offer? Opportunity to work on impactful government digital services Technical leadership opportunities Professional development and AWS certification support Competitive compensation package Flexible working arrangements Regular knowledge sharing sessions Collaborative team environment If you are passionate about backend development and cloud architecture, and want to contribute to meaningful public sector projects, we would love to hear from you. What do we offer in return? Competitive Compensation: Market competitive salary and variable performance bonus aligned to your skills, impact, and contribution. Benefits: Outpatient medical, specialist medical coverage and generous customisable flexi benefits, or flexi allowance; life and health insurance, thoughtful perks like special occasions “red packet” a…