MarlinX Technologies Pte.
Ltd.
– Queenstown
MarlinX Technologies Pte.
Ltd. is a privacy-focused SaaS startup based in Singapore.
We are building Directo — the next-generation Private-Domain Membership OS that helps SMEs such as cafés, restaurants, and offline SMEs to foster and maintain direct relationships with their customers.
As an active contributor to Singapore's Digital Economy and Trusted Data Framework objectives, MarlinX is at the forefront of shaping a privacy-preserving digital future.
If you want to build real technology — not just another CRUD app — this is the place.
The Role : Senior Full Stack Engineer (Founding Engineer #1)
This is not a typical "developer" role.
This is a foundational technical position, where you will :
Architect the entire system
Build the first version end-to-end
Make critical technical decisions
Shape engineering culture
Grow into Tech Lead / Head of Engineering
You will work directly with the founder to turn a deep-tech vision into a production-ready platform used across Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Ownership
Build the entire platform from PWA frontend ? backend services ? cloud infra.
Deliver MVP from concept ? design ? implementation ? deployment.
Architecture & System Design
Design secure, scalable, privacy-by-design architecture.
Make sound technical trade-offs and document decisions.
Security & Cryptography
Implement secure key management, hashing / HMAC flows, identity tokenization.
Implement consent logging aligned with PDPA privacy principles.
Data Engineering
Build event pipelines, de-identified data models, and analytics systems.
DevOps & Infrastructure
Set up CI / CD, monitoring, logging, Docker infra, and cloud deployment (AWS / GCP / Azure).
Must-Have Qualifications
Technical Skills
Backend : Go (preferred), Java, or Python.
Frontend : React or Vue.js with TypeScript (PWA experience preferred).
Database : PostgreSQL, Redis.
Cloud : Production experience with AWS / Google Cloud / Azure.
DevOps : Docker, CI / CD, monitoring tools.
AI Tools : Able to use AI / LLMs to speed up development.
Bonus : Experience in SaaS, Loyalty systems, Platforms, IoT, or Fintech.
Core Engineering Capabilities
Strong system design and architecture thinking.
Ability to build independently from 0 ? 1 with minimal supervision.
Writes consistent, maintainable, scalable code.
Soft Skills
Thrives in ambiguity and startup pace.
Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
Able to clearly explain technical concepts to a non-technical founder.
Bilingual (English + Mandarin) preferred for cross-market communication.
What We Offer
Competitive salary + performance bonus.
Massive ownership over technical vision and decisions.
Direct collaboration with founder — zero corporate bureaucracy.
Opportunity to work on patented identity & privacy tech.
Clear path to becoming Tech Lead / Head of Engineering.
Your work directly impacts the success of thousands of SMEs.
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