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Michael Page

Head of Engineering - Backend (Golang / Java)

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Job Description

  • Shape the technical roadmap for next-generation financial platforms .
  • Lead backend engineering function as product owner.

About Our Client


Our client, a major Investment Platform and is a fast-growing company with across the SEA region. They are backed by leading global investors who seeks to acquire both experienced local and international talents to join their fast-moving product innovations and growing business.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Define and own backend architecture strategy for scalable, secure, and resilient financial platforms.
  • Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing backend engineering team across multiple geographies.
  • Innovation & Delivery: Drive adoption of modern engineering practices (microservices, event-driven architecture, CI/CD, cloud deployments).
  • Collaboration: Partner with product, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Performance Optimization: Ensure backend systems meet stringent SLAs for latency, throughput, and reliability.
  • Compliance & Security: Embed best practices for data security and regulatory compliance in all backend solutions.

The Successful Applicant


Ideal Candidate

  • Experience:
    • 15+ years in backend engineering, with at least 7+ years in leadership roles.
    • Proven track record in designing and scaling distributed systems for high-volume financial or transactional platforms.
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Advanced proficiency in Golang and Java.
    • Strong knowledge of microservices, API design, and event-driven architectures.
    • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Leadership Skills:
    • Ability to inspire and lead diverse engineering teams.
    • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Bonus:
    • Exposure to fintech, banking, or payment systems.
    • Familiarity with security standards (PCI DSS, ISO 27001).
What's on Offer

Why This Opportunity

  • Lead backend engineering for a high-growth fintech innovator impacting millions of users.
  • Shape the technical roadmap for next-generation financial platforms.
  • Work in a dynamic, global environment with cutting-edge technologies.

Contact: Hermawan Rahardjo


Quote job ref: JN-122025-6909427

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