Backend Developer

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction technology company is seeking a Backend Developer to design and implement backend solutions using Java and Spring Boot. The candidate should have at least 7 years of API development experience and a passion for teamwork and innovation. The role offers a supportive environment with competitive rewards and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-oriented culture

Career development opportunities

Recognition as a Great Place to Work 2025

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in API development.
• Significant experience with Java and Spring.
• Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with goals.
• Enhance development lifecycle and create innovative solutions.

Skills

Java programming

API development with GraphQL

Spring Boot

AWS (Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB)

SQL

Redis

Strong communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

GraphQL

AWS Lambda

Kinesis

Job description

What's the role?

As a Backend Developer, you serve as a team expert in backend implementation; emphasis on Java programming, clean code principles, and testing culture. Including: diagnosing problems, getting around limitations, and creating efficiency and optimization to do things that will drive the platform’s capabilities. Actively participate in product feature and design discussions to help shape products. You present solutions to both technical leadership and other software engineering teams.

What does the role involve?

• Technical Excellence:
  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-quality backend solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and API development tools such as GraphQL, AWS Lambda, SQS, Kinesis, DynamoDB, Redis, SNS, OpenSearch, and SQL.
  • Optimise system performance, reliability, and scalability through testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvements.
• Collaboration and Ownership:
  • Partner with technical leadership, product teams, and engineers to shape product design and ensure technical solutions align with organisational goals.
  • Take ownership of end-to-end solutions, driving decisions to solve complex technical challenges with autonomy.
• Lifecycle and Process Improvements:
  • Enhance the software development lifecycle by promoting efficiency, maintainability, and scalability.
  • Develop innovative solutions to address system limitations and support high-traffic, dynamic environments.
• Leadership and Mentorship:
  • Mentor developers, fostering professional growth and promoting collaboration and best practices within the team.
  • Lead by example, contributing to technical strategy and helping define engineering standards.

What you need is:

To help you succeed, we’ll provide you with everything you need so that we’re driving impact together from day one. You’ll find a stable working environment, exceptional support, learning and development, and a great team around you. Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in API development with GraphQL, service-oriented / event-driven architecture.
• Significant experience with Java, Spring.
• Nice to have: AWS (Lambda, SQS, ECS, DynamoDB, Kinesis, Elasticsearch), Redis, SQL.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed.
• Familiarity or first experience with SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris) desirable.

Why should you apply?

We know you have plenty of choices when it comes to your career. What makes Hilti stand out is our people. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, caring and high-performing culture that embraces diversity in all its forms. At Hilti, everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome qualified candidates from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities. What truly sets you apart at Hilti is your passion for teamwork, willingness to learn and grow, and drive to make an impact.

Whether you're in finance, marketing, product development, or any other team, your work directly contributes to advancements that make construction sites safer, more sustainable, and more efficient. Bring your unique perspective to a team that values what makes you you. Together, let's make construction better and build a better future for everyone, everywhere.

What do we offer?

We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:

• A caring and performance-oriented culture.
• A recognised Great Place to Work 2025, which celebrates our commitment to a culture that values care, performance, and innovation for our greatest strength, our people.
• Competitive rewards and comprehensive career development opportunities that ensure your success is our priority.