034 - Backend Engineer (Java/Hadoop)

Job Role: Backend Engineer (Java/Hadoop)

Location: Changi Business Park

Contract: 12 months (extandable)

We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer with strong Java and Hadoop expertise to support a Hadoop data layer modernization initiative. The successful candidate will be responsible for application enhancements, backend integration, platform migration activities, testing support, troubleshooting, and production stabilization within a distributed data processing environment.

Required Skillset:

• Strong Java backend development experience

• Hadoop ecosystem knowledge (HDFS and related technologies)

• Experience working with distributed data platforms and large-scale applications

• Spring Boot / Spring Framework

• REST API development

• Linux / Shell scripting

• Git, Bitbucket, Jira

• Troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support experience

• Experience with storage platform migration or modernization projects is advantageous.

Project Goals:

• Support application modernization and platform transition activities.

• Ensure application stability, compatibility, and performance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues arising from platform changes.

• Implement required backend enhancements and remediation work.

• Validate application functionality through testing and quality assurance activities.

• Support successful deployment and operational readiness.

Project Scope:

The project primarily involves:

• Impact Assessment

Analyze existing application components, services, and batch processes to identify areas requiring modification.

• Application Enhancement & Remediation

Design and implement code changes to support evolving platform requirements while preserving existing business functionality.

• Backend Development & Integration

Develop and enhance Java backend services, APIs, and integration components.

• Testing & Validation

Perform unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and regression testing to ensure solution quality.

• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution

Investigate and resolve application defects, performance issues, and deployment challenges.

• Deployment & Production Support

Support deployment activities, release validation, and post-implementation stabilization.

• Documentation

Maintain technical documentation, implementation artifacts, and operational procedures.

• Collaboration

Work closely with development, QA, infrastructure, and architecture teams to ensure successful delivery.

Project Milestone:

• Successful completion of development of project objectives.

• Successful completion of regression, considering both functional and performance testing

• Support and follow through all deployment milestones.

• Complete technical documentation and knowledge transfer.

Project Details:

• Application: Enterprise Java Application with Hadoop Data Storage

• Project Focus: Backend Development, Platform Modernization & Data Platform Integration