Backend Developer (Digital Banking)

Asia Recruit; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A large-scale digital banking enterprise in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Backend Developer to enhance backend services for retail banking platforms. You will be involved in developing applications using Java, Spring, and SQL, collaborating with Agile teams. This role offers clear career progression, training opportunities, and a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong database skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies.

Benefits

Clear structured career progression

Extensive training and certification opportunities

Inclusive and diverse culture

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of backend development experience in Banking/Financial Services.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, XML, and SQL.
• Experience with Oracle databases.
• Exposure to Linux/UNIX environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs for digital banking applications.
• Implement business logic using Java and Spring.
• Design and maintain Oracle database components.
• Collaborate within Agile teams to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

SQL

Agile methodologies

SOAP and REST-based web services

Tools

Oracle databases

Linux / UNIX

Job description

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: RM5,300 – RM8,600
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a Backend Developer to join a Digital Banking team within a large-scale enterprise environment. This role focuses on backend application development, system integration, and production support for retail banking platforms. You will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance banking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and APIs for digital banking applications
• Implement business logic using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and SQL
• Design, optimise, and maintain Oracle database components
• Support system integration using SOAP and REST-based web services
• Perform debugging, performance tuning, and issue resolution in test and production environments
• Collaborate within Agile teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
• Contribute to DevOps practices, automation, and system monitoring
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on backend development experience (Banking / Financial Services preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, XML, and SQL
• Solid experience with Oracle databases
• Exposure to Linux / UNIX environments
• Good understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies

Nice to Have

• Experience with Apache Camel (CXF), Spring Batch
• Exposure to WebLogic or similar enterprise application servers
• Familiarity with DevOps or CI/CD pipelines

Why Join

• Work on large-scale digital banking and enterprise systems
• Clear structured career progression and strong learning exposure
• Extensive training and certification opportunities
• Inclusive, diverse, and performance-driven culture
• Hybrid working arrangement

If you are a backend-focused Java developer looking to grow your career within enterprise digital banking, this role offers strong exposure, stability, and long-term development opportunities.