Software Engineer (Java)

About the OpportunityWe are partnering with a highly reputable organisation undergoing large-scale digital transformation initiatives to hire an experienced Software Engineer (Java). This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical enterprise systems, modern cloud-native architectures, and large-scale transactional platforms within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, driving engineering excellence, and contributing to impactful digital initiatives. Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Engineering & Development• Design, develop, and enhance scalable backend systems, enterprise applications, and core data structures to support high-performance software solutions • Build and maintain robust microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and integration services • Contribute to full software development lifecycle activities, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and support DevOps & Platform Engineering• Drive engineering best practices across CI/CD, automated deployments, infrastructure-as-code, and release management • Implement and maintain containerised and cloud-native solutions using modern orchestration technologies • Enhance system reliability, scalability, observability, and operational efficiency Architecture & Technical Leadership• Participate in solution architecture discussions, balancing functional and non-functional requirements • Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to internal teams and external vendors • Evaluate technical trade-offs and recommend scalable, maintainable engineering approaches • Review vendor-delivered source code and validate implementation quality against approved solution designs Quality Assurance & Security• Develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies across functional, performance, integration, and security domains • Implement secure coding practices and support application security testing initiatives • Ensure system resiliency, reliability, and operational readiness for production environments RequirementsTechnical Experience• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering, enterprise application development, or large-scale technology projects • Strong hands-on experience in: Java application development, SQL and database development, Shell scripting, RESTful APIs and web services, Microservices architecture Infrastructure & Platform KnowledgeExperience working with: • RHEL / Linux environments • JBOSS EAP • OpenShift / OpenStack • Maven • Oracle Database • Fault-tolerant and high-availability infrastructure concepts Cloud & DevOps• Experience with cloud platforms and containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and DevOps practices • Experience integrating monitoring, observability, and alerting platforms such as Grafana and ELK Stack Systems Integration• Strong understanding of enterprise integration and file transfer technologies, including:RESTSFTPMQ • Experience with:Job scheduling platforms (e.g. Autosys)Data warehouse integrationsDocument management systemsEnterprise interface resiliency design Frontend & Database• Experience building or supporting frontend applications using React or Angular • Strong understanding of database design, optimisation, and performance tuning Preferred / Advantageous ExperienceCandidates with the following experience will have an added advantage: • Exposure to S.W.I.F.T messaging platforms and interfaces • Certifications such as Java, AWS Solutions Architect, Kubernetes, or related technologies • Experience within government digital projects, banking, or financial services environments • Experience supporting high-volume transactional systems All information will be kept strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. TALENT PULSE PTE. LTD. EA License No: 25S2956