Pioneer Talent Program - Java Engineer (KYC Tech)

🖥️ Role Overview: Java Engineer (KYC Tech)

Location: Remote (Singapore)

Job Type: Full-time

Focus: Developing a high-performance KYC platform with an emphasis on compliance, AI/ML integration, and scalability in the blockchain and fintech space.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to convert business requirements into solid code and meaningful tests.
• Write and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Optimize system performance by tuning code and troubleshooting incidents.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a high-performance engineering culture.
• Work with stakeholders to build scalable solutions for large-scale KYC (Know Your Customer) platforms.

✅ Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• 2+ years of professional Java development experience (especially with high-throughput distributed applications).
• Core Java proficiency and hands-on experience with Spring Framework.
• Experience with MySQL and at least one NoSQL database.
• Understanding of distributed system design and messaging middleware.
• Ability to collaborate remotely across different time zones.

🛠️ Desirable Skills

• Performance tuning experience, especially in JVM, SQL, and RPC.
• Experience in KYC or Compliance (a plus but not required).

💡 How to Position Yourself

If you're applying for this role, consider highlighting the following:

• Java expertise: Emphasize experience with high-performance applications and your knowledge of the Spring framework.
• Distributed system knowledge: Showcase any relevant experience with large-scale systems, microservices, or message queuing.
• Database proficiency: Highlight your experience with MySQL and NoSQL databases.
• KYC or compliance exposure (if applicable): If you've worked in financial services or a regulated industry, mention any experience with KYC, AML, or compliance processes.
• Performance tuning: If you've dealt with performance bottlenecks or system optimizations, that’s worth noting.

Soft Skills:

• Team collaboration in remote settings.
• Learning agility—ability to learn fast and stay current in a rapidly evolving field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.