Assoc, BackEnd Eng, WRB Tech

Standard Chartered; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working options

Proactive wellbeing support

Job summary

Standard Chartered is seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Engineer to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. You will be responsible for designing and developing robust financial systems while utilizing Java Spring Boot and implementing microservices architecture.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in microservice API development and possess strong problem-solving and leadership skills. We offer a competitive salary, benefits promoting well-being, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in developing microservice APIs using Java frameworks.
• Expertise in Java Spring Boot or Quarkus.
• Strong understanding of API security mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot / Quarkus.
• Develop REST and SOAP APIs.
• Integrate with databases ensuring efficient connectivity.

Skills

Microservice API development

Java Spring Boot

Cloud-native microservices

API integrations

Docker

Kubernetes (K8s)

Strong communication skills

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Summary

We’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, secure and efficient financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot / Quarkus.
• Implement microservices architecture to ensure scalability and maintainability.
• Develop REST and SOAP APIs.
• Integrate with databases using ORM frameworks and ensure efficient DB connectivity.
• Develop and maintain messaging services using JMS and Solace.
• Ensure seamless API connectivity using platforms such as Kong or Axway.
• Manage project dependencies and build processes using Maven.
• Collaborate with the team using Git for version control.
• Containerize applications using Docker for consistent deployment.
• Utilize Azure DevOps (ADO) for CI/CD pipelines and project management.
• Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift and AWS.
• Implement service virtualization for testing and development.
• Write and maintain unit tests using JUnit.
• Conduct integration testing to ensure seamless interaction between components.
• Document APIs using Swagger.
• Perform performance testing and scripting using JMeter.
• Ensure adherence to Agile practices, coaching and teaching new techniques to the team as needed.
• Engage and collaborate with technology teams from upstream TP systems, integration, modeling team, database administrators, messaging teams, and architecture.

Skills And Experience

• 6+ years of experience in microservice API development using Java frameworks.
• Deep expertise in Java Spring Boot or Quarkus frameworks.
• Demonstrated strong AI mindset and familiarity with GenAI or AgenticAI tools.
• Extensive experience in cloud-native microservices development and API-first design.
• Demonstrated ability in building FaaS and Dev-in-a-box platforms.
• Strong experience in API integrations across enterprise systems and external vendors.
• Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), SKE and OpenShift.
• Strong hands‑on with PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar databases.
• Knowledge of API and backend security mechanisms, including OAuth2, JWT, encryption, and secrets management.
• Practical experience with Observability and Monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, ElasticAPM, Grafana, Prometheus, or the ELK stack.
• Deep understanding of Agile at scale, enterprise DevOps practices, and Atlassian tools.
• Experience leading regulatory, risk, or compliance‑driven deliveries in BFSI.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Willingness to work on both development and project management.
• Proven track record in vendor coordination, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivery governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits to support mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders and various self‑help toolkits.
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.