Backend Developer

User Experience Researchers Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant of employee conveniences

Job summary

User Experience Researchers Pte Ltd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a seasoned backend engineer to design, implement and optimize scalable Java services. You will work across backend and frontend layers, integrating RESTful and SOAP APIs while ensuring security and observability.

The role requires strong Java, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and SQL skills with collaboration across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will contribute to robust software architecture, performance tuning, and cloud

Qualifications

• Strong Java programming and algorithm design experience.
• Spring Boot backend applications expertise.
• Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL and writing complex queries.
• Kubernetes deployment and management experience.
• Frontend integration using Angular/HTML/CSS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement complex algorithms and source code enhancements.
• Write and optimize complex queries in Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift/AKS/Cloud environments.
• Integrate front-end and back-end services using RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Implement authentication and security protocols for APIs, e.g., JWT.
• Ensure observability of applications via monitoring tools like Splunk and Grafana.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business logic and deliver robust solutions.

Skills

Java

Algorithms

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Tools

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Git

Angular

HTML/CSS

Job description

Develop and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

Design and implement complex algorithms and source code enhancements.

Write and optimize complex queries in Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.

Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift/AKS/Cloud environments.

Integrate front-end and back-end services using RESTful and SOAP web services.

Implement authentication and security protocols for APIs, e.g., JWT.

Ensure observability of applications via monitoring tools like Splunk and Grafana.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business logic and deliver robust solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Java 1.8 – 17 (>8 years): Strong in programming complex algorithms and source code management.
• Spring Boot (>6 years): Expertise in organizing and configuring backend applications.
• Databases: Oracle/PostgreSQL (>6 years), writing complex queries.
• Kubernetes (>3 years): Deployment, management, and command-line usage.
• Web Services: RESTful and SOAP APIs, with authentication/security protocols (JWT).
• Version Control: Git and similar tools.
• Observability: Splunk, Grafana, and other monitoring tools.
• Front-End Skills: Angular (>6 years), HTML/CSS (>6 years), capable of implementing responsive UI and integrating with backend.

Soft Skills:

• Strong understanding of business logic and workflows from diagrams or specifications.
• Independent, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.

Primary Technology:

• Java – Advanced

Secondary Technology:

• React/Angular – Advanced