Backend Engineer - Java

Cognizant; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Backend Engineer with extensive Java experience to support a long-term digital project. The role involves developing scalable backend solutions, optimizing performance, and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates should have experience with AWS services and modern development practices. This position offers a chance to work collaboratively in an international environment and contribute to cutting-edge smart technology solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in backend engineering.
• Proficient in developing scalable backend solutions and optimizing performance.
• Experience with modern deployment and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex backend modules.
• Establish engineering standards and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Collaborate with architects and teams to improve backend system performance.

Skills

Strong proficiency in Java

Spring Boot

Microservice architecture

APIs design and implementation

AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3)

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Terraform

Advanced system tuning

Job description

Title: Backend Engineer – Java

Location: Malaysia

Experience: 5-15 Years

We are expanding our engineering team to support a long-term project for a global leader in consumer technology. The work focuses on developing digital and connected-device solutions used across smart home and appliance ecosystems. You will collaborate in an international environment and contribute to platforms that integrate mobile, IoT and cloud technologies. This project involves modern, scalable systems shaping the next generation of smart consumer products.

Job Description:

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot and microservice architecture.
• Ability to design scalable backend solutions, implement complex APIs and optimize performance across distributed systems.
• Experience deploying systems on AWS using services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS or S3 and configuring infrastructure for high availability.
• Proficiency working with CI/CD pipelines, observability ecosystems and container orchestration using Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with Kafka, Terraform or advanced system tuning is beneficial.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of complex backend modules, establishing engineering standards and mentoring regular engineers.
• Working closely with architects and cross-functional teams to influence technical direction and improve the resilience, scalability and performance of backend systems.

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.