Senior Backend Software Engineer

WHO IS KLAARA ?
KLAARA provides AI-driven solutions tailored to the needs of customers in the capital market, insurance, reinsurance, and various other organizations.
Our cutting-edge platform empowers businesses to transform their unstructured data into actionable intelligence, fuelling better decision-making and driving competitive advantage.
Headquartered in Singapore, KLAARA was launched in 2023 as a result of 3 years of Research and Development and a spin-off of Upskills, a consultancy company in Capital markets.
KLAARA is composed of creative thinkers and problem solvers, with the ultimate mission to breakthrough innovation! All of us are fully engaged in delivering cutting-edge solutions with the latest state of the art in AI. Our DNA is reflected in our values, these are how we act every day to make the greatest impact on what we are doing!

We are seeking a talented Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic AI-driven Product Team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our software applications. You will work closely with Backend engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, and Product managers to bring AI driven solutions to life and to ensure the scalability and performance of our systems.

Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement high-performance, scalable, reusable, and robust backend components and APIs for by using NodeJS, Python.
• Work with micro services architecture to break down monolithic systems and scale products.
• Integrate user-facing elements created by Front-end developers with server-side logic, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, DevOps, Product Managers, and QA engineers.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Optimize application performance and resolve complex technical issues by applying programming design patterns.
• Promoting best DevOps practices for the team. 
• Work in an agile environment, participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Evaluate our architectures and implement improvements that would make Turing proud. 
• Create documents so clear, they'll stand the test of time (and tech updates).
• Manage and mentor talented developers, inspiring innovation and excellence.

Requirements

• Master/Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Backend development with one of following programming languages, such as NodeJS, Python, or Java
  
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
  
• Proficiency in cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  
• Knowledge of Data Dictionaries, Templates, Workflows
  
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
  
• Extensive experience with backend development and architecture. 
  
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
  
• Proficient understanding of GIT for versioning.
  
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and optimization skills.
  
• Startup Spirit: Self-motivated, comfortable in a dynamic, evolving environment
  
• Good command of spoken & written English. 
  
• A fast learner and able to work independently.