Junior Backend Engineer

2 days ago

Central Region, Singapore Vanguard Software Pte Ltd Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

JOB SUMMARY:

We're looking for a Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role is open to no experience as well as developers with 1–2 years of experience. You'll work on small to moderately complex features, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and learn how to deliver reliable, maintainable software in a fast-moving environment. Whether you're just starting out or already have some experience, this is a great opportunity to grow your technical skills and contribute to impactful projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Designing and building High-Performance, Scalable Systems
  • Write clean, maintainable code.
  • Perform unit testing and support basic integration testing
  • Collaborate with team members to identify and solve issues efficiently
  • Adhere to development and testing processes with a strong sense of risk control
  • Stay curious and eager to improve technically and professionally

What You'll Learn

  • Real-world software development using modern tech stacks like Java, Spring Boot, and WebFlux
  • Backend engineering practices, including RESTful API design, system integration, and asynchronous processing
  • Databases & caching: understanding SQL/NoSQL, Redis, and optimizing data flow
  • Source control and workflows: Git branching strategy, pull request best practices, and code review etiquette
  • Cloud basics and DevOps workflows (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, deployment processes)
  • Software design fundamentals, including maintainability, readability, and risk awareness
  • How to collaborate in a cross-functional team and participate in agile development processes
  • Building the mindset to handle trade-offs between speed, quality, and scalability

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

For No experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or graduating soon)
  • Basic understanding of at least one programming language (Java or Go preferred)
  • Familiar with databases, REST APIs, or other backend fundamentals through coursework or projects
  • Strong willingness to learn, follow team standards, and adapt based on feedback

For 1–2 Years Experience

  • 1–2 years of professional experience in backend or full-stack development
  • Proficient in Java or Go and familiar with frameworks like Spring Boot
  • Experience working with APIs, databases, and tools like Kafka, Redis, or Git
  • Able to deliver features with minimal bugs and follow development best practices
  • Understands basic technical design and can identify simple requirement gaps or contradictions

Nice to Have (For All Levels)

  • Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD, or basic testing frameworks
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum workflows
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.)
  • Personal or open-source projects that demonstrate your initiative

Soft Skills

  • Good communication and teamwork mindset
  • Open to feedback and eager to improve
  • Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of assigned work
  • Curious, proactive, and able to adapt to new tools and challenges

What We Offer

  • Structured onboarding, mentorship, and growth plans
  • Opportunities to work on real production systems
  • Supportive team culture focused on learning and innovation
  • Clear path to mid-level and senior engineering roles

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