Editorial summary

The company is seeking a Senior Backend Developer responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining backend applications and services using Golang, with a focus on RESTful APIs and gRPC services. The role emphasizes developing and optimizing microservices architecture and distributed systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high-concurrency handling, along with managing databases, caching systems, and message queues (MySQL, Redis, Kafka). Key requirements include proficiency with Go, REST and gRPC, microservices, distributed systems, and experience with containers and deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes), as well as supporting CI/CD pipelines. Compensation is 12,500.

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Job description

[This job https://singapore.job-q.com/jobs/detail/senior-backend-developer-42477 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 11 Nov 2026]

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications and services using Golang.

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and gRPC services.

• Develop and optimise microservices architecture and distributed systems.

• Ensure backend applications are scalable, reliable, and capable of handling high-concurrency workloads.

• Manage and optimise databases, caching systems, and message queues using MySQL, Redis, and Kafka.

• Implement containerisation and deployment solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Support CI/CD pipelines and automate development and deployment processes.

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain backend services in AWS and Linux environments.

• Troubleshoot technical issues, optimise system performance, and improve application reliability.

• Collaborate with product, QA, and engineering teams to deliver software solutions.

• Maintain technical documentation and follow software development best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience, including at least 3 years of hands-on Golang backend development.

• Strong proficiency in Golang, RESTful APIs, and gRPC.

• Experience designing and developing microservices and distributed systems.

• Good understanding of high-concurrency applications, system performance, and scalability.

• Hands-on experience with MySQL, Redis, and Kafka.

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience working with AWS, Linux, and Git.

• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Able to independently design, develop, test, and deploy backend services.

• Good communication skills in English and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

You may email your resume to for more information.

Align Recruitment Pte Ltd (20C0253)

Pan Hong (Reg No. R2094728)

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