Senior Software Engineer (JAVA)

What We Offer

• 13-Month Salary + Performance-Based Project Bonus
• EPF Contribution + SOCSO
• Accident Insurance Coverage
• Medical & Hospitalization Leave
• Maternity, Paternity, and Compassionate Leave
• Electronic Accessories Claims (reimbursement for work-related tech purchases)
• Open, Friendly, and Supportive Environment
• Say “NO” for Office Politics or Gossip
• Dynamic, Innovative, and Agile Team
• Fully Stocked Pantry with unlimited coffee, snacks, and beverages.
• Regular Team-Building Activities and Company Events to foster collaboration and camaraderie.

Key Responsibilities

Architect & Develop

• Design, develop, and maintain complex, scalable Java applications and microservices.
• Oversee architectural decisions and define technical roadmaps for Java-based Systems.
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and best-practices guidance.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Optimize & Secure

• Optimize application performance, security, and reliability across distributed systems.
• Integrate applications with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices to ensure smooth, frequent releases.
• Manage deployment across QA, SIT, UAT, and Production environments, providing post-deployment support.
• Work closely with stakeholders, designers, business analysts, and QA to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and adhere to SDLC best practices.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams and user manuals.

Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance

• Diagnose and resolve critical production issues promptly, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Implement continuous monitoring solutions to proactively address performance bottlenecks or errors.

Continuous Improvement

• Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and industry trends to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Propose and implement enhancements to current processes, coding standards, and system architectures.
• Work with team members to estimate timelines, define project plans, and manage deliverables within set deadlines.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide strategic input on project roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development.

Technical Skills

• Java Expertise: Proficiency in Java 8+ with a strong understanding of both OOP and functional programming paradigms.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with building RESTful APIs and distributed systems.

Databases

• Relational (MySQL, MariaDB) and NoSQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) proficiency.
• Experience optimizing queries, stored procedures, and database performance.

Messaging & Integration

• Knowledge of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging/queuing systems.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms.
• Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for microservices development.

DevOps & CI/CD

• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar pipeline tools.

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking: Ability to diagnose complex issues and propose efficient solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong communicator who can work effectively with cross-functional teams, including front-end, QA, and product stakeholders.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Capable of guiding junior developers and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
• Adaptability & Independence: Self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines, and open to learning modern technologies.
• Organization & Prioritization: Strong organizational skills to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Kotlin or other JVM languages.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Developer).
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.