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Mar 31, 2026

Backend Engineer

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Virtual, 10-20 hours per week Calling all truly AWESOME people! About Stranger Soccer Stranger Soccer (www.strangersoccer.com) is a Singapore-based company experiencing explosive growth. In a few short years, after launching a revolutionary platform and Mobile App for on-demand football, the company has amassed over 50,000 registered users playing hundreds of games a week. It has solved the problem that football is the world's #1 sport, but is difficult for an individual to play. Stranger Soccer makes it as easy as going to the gym or for a jog. Browse. Book a slot. Show up and play. Today, it is the #1 way people play football and futsal in Singapore, and is rapidly expanding internationally via a license partner model, with locations in Australia, India, USA, UAE, and South Africa. Job Description We are seeking a skilled Back End Engineer with experience in AWS, PHP, and NodeJS. You will design, develop, and maintain back-end systems, ensuring high performance and responsiveness. Role - Implement server-side logic, maintain APIs and Websites using PHP and NodeJS. - Optimize AWS infrastructure, ensuring scalability, backup system, performance, and cost-efficiency. - Manage third-party integrations (e.g., domain, ssl, payment gateways, emails, social authentication). - Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements. - Ensure security and data protection. - Conduct performance tuning and backend process automation. - Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance. - Participate in code reviews and stay updated with industry trends. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. - Proven experience as a Back End Engineer or similar role. - 3+ years of experience in back-end development. - Strong proficiency in PHP and NodeJS. - Extensive AWS experience (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, Beanstalk, API Gateway). - Experience developing websites/APIs from scratch to deployment. - Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. - Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and Linux environments. - Understanding of RESTful API design principles. - Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. - Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is a plus. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with CI/CD pipelines. - Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., React / Next JS). - Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices. Other Details - 10-20 hours a week, with the possibility of growing into a full-time role - Flexible working hours - Position will be virtual with occasional travel to Singapore. To apply, please send resume to [email protected]. Please include cover note and salary expectations.