Solution Architect – Backend & Integration

Job Title: Solution Architect – Backend & Integration

Location: Singapore

Duration: Contractual

Experience: 5+ Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect – Backend & Integration with strong expertise in backend architecture, microservices, RESTful APIs, and system integration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable backend solutions, defining API contracts, guiding development teams, and ensuring seamless data exchange between systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and contribute to backend and integration architecture for scalable applications.
• Define API contracts, RESTful API standards, and integration patterns.
• Design and guide the development of microservices supporting bi-directional data synchronization between systems.
• Oversee the design and development of REST API endpoints using OpenAPI specifications.
• Work with API gateways and API management tools to support secure and efficient integrations.
• Support CI/CD pipeline configuration, deployment automation, and DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with developers, technical leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality technical delivery.
• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, coding guidelines, security requirements, and technical best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in backend development, solution architecture, or system integration.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with RESTful API design, development, and integration .
• Experience with OpenAPI / Swagger specifications and API contract design.
• Familiarity with API Gateway and API management tools.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices , and automated deployment.
• Experience with system-to-system integration and bi-directional data synchronization.
• Ability to guide technical teams and ensure alignment with architecture standards.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing large-scale API ecosystems with multiple endpoints.
• Knowledge of cloud-based integration solutions and enterprise application architecture.
• Familiarity with API security, versioning, monitoring, and performance optimization.

Interested candidates with relevant experience in backend architecture, microservices, and API integration are encouraged to apply.