Lead Java Backend Engineer | Build High-Scale Payment Platforms

Join a large-scale technology organization developing payment and incentive platforms that support millions of users and complex business ecosystems. This role offers the opportunity to lead backend design, build secure and scalable services, and contribute to the evolution of cloud-native platforms.

Client Details

Our client is a leading global internet and technology company operating large-scale digital commerce, payment, and platform businesses. The organization invests heavily in modern engineering practices and scalable platform development, offering engineers the opportunity to work on products with significant real-world impact.

Description

• Lead the design and development of secure, scalable backend applications using Java and Spring technologies.
• Architect and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs supporting multiple business services.
• Establish and promote secure coding standards and application security best practices.
• Design robust service architectures with a strong focus on reliability, maintainability, and performance.
• Develop and optimize database solutions, including complex SQL queries and data models.
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker.
• Apply software design patterns and engineering best practices to produce clean, reusable code.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Contribute to Agile delivery processes, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Stay current with emerging backend, cloud, and distributed systems technologies.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to influence the architecture of business-critical payment and incentive platforms.
• Long-term project with ongoing system enhancement and platform expansion initiatives.
• Exposure to large-scale, high-traffic backend systems

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Serena Wu on +81 3 6627 6137.

• Strong commercial experience developing applications with Java.
• Proven expertise with Spring Boot and the Spring Framework.
• Deep understanding of secure application development principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and advanced SQL.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and clean architecture principles.
• Experience working with Git and Agile development methodologies.
• Business-level English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS and cloud-native application development.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, orchestration technologies, and distributed systems.
• Experience working in large-scale platform or fintech environments.