DevOps / Backend Engineer

Singapore 4 days agoFull-time External
38.4k - 57.6k / mo
Job Description We are seeking a DevOps / Backend Engineer to design, build, and operate cloud-native platforms that support multiple development teams. You will play a key role in CI/CD pipeline management, Kubernetes-based infrastructure, automation, and observability, while acting as a feature owner collaborating with agile delivery teams and platform engineering stakeholders. This role requires a strong DevOps mindset, hands-on technical expertise, and the ability to drive innovation and modernization in a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities CI/CD & Pipeline Management • Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and continuous delivery. • Ensure efficient, reliable build, test, and deployment workflows across multiple teams. • Maintain and improve pipeline reliability, security, and performance. Cloud-Native Infrastructure & Containers • Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm . • Operate cloud-native workloads on platforms such as Microsoft Azure (or equivalent). • Implement best practices for ingress, networking, TLS termination, and secure connectivity. Feature Ownership & Agile Delivery • Act as feature owner across the full lifecycle, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. • Resolve bugs and deliver sprint stories with a strong focus on quality and reliability. • Contribute to innovation initiatives, platform modernization, and complexity reduction. • Work closely with platform engineering teams and serve agile development teams. Automation & Infrastructure as Code • Drive automation-first practices to improve productivity and reduce manual effort. • Advocate and implement “everything as code” approaches (pipelines, infrastructure, configuration). Monitoring, Observability & Reliability • Implement and manage observability solutions (metrics, logs, traces, alerts). • Monitor system health, performance, and uptime using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, ELK, or Splunk . • Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues. Proof of Concept & Technical Leadership • Conduct Proofs of Concept (POCs) to evaluate and introduce new technologies. • Act as a technical pioneer, helping the organisation adopt and adapt to new tools and platforms. Requirements Education & Experience • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science , Engineering , or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant working experience . • Proven experience in DevOps engineering , cloud platforms, and CI/CD environments. Technical Skills • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines , DevOps practices, and cloud-native architectures. • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm . • Proficiency in .NET (C#) or Java for backend development. • Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps , or similar. • Strong knowledge of Git for version control and collaboration. • Experience with deployment and infrastructure tools such as Octopus Deploy, Terraform , or equivalent. • Familiarity with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle , or similar. Nice to Have • Scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, or Python . • Understanding of networking concepts, ingress controllers, and load balancers. • Experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform in addition to Azure. Soft Skills & Competencies • Strong problem-solving mindset with a can-do, pragmatic, and open-minded attitude . • Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams . • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • High sense of ownership and pride in delivering quality solutions. • Very good command of English (spoken and written). Additional Information • Location: Singapore • Employment Type: Full-time • Industry: Technology / Banking / Financial Services