Junior Software Engineer (JAVA)

What We Offer

• 13-Month Salary + Performance-Based Project Bonus
• EPF Contribution + SOCSO
• Accident Insurance Coverage
• Medical & Hospitalization Leave
• Maternity, Paternity, and Compassionate Leave
• Electronic Accessories Claims (reimbursement for work-related tech purchases)
• Open, Friendly, and Supportive Environment
• Say “NO” for Office Politics or Gossip
• Dynamic, Innovative, and Agile Team
• Fully Stocked Pantry with unlimited coffee, snacks, and beverages.
• Regular Team-Building Activities and Company Events to foster collaboration and camaraderie.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, coding, and maintaining Java-based applications and microservices
• Write clean, well-structured code following team standard and industry best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (designers, business analysts, front-end developers and QA) to implement features and resolve bugs.
• Communicate technical challenges or constraints to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and gain feedback
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure software reliability
• Troubleshoot and fix defects reported by QA or end-users in a timely manner.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
  • Create and update technical documentation for new and existing features.
  • Contribute to user guides or other resources to assist internal teams and customers.
• Assist in deploying applications across different environments, following established procedures.
• Provide post-deployment support, monitoring system performance and addressing any arising issues.
• Database & API integration
  • Work with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB) for data storage and retrieval.
  • Integrate and consume RESTful APIs, ensuring efficient communication between services.
• Learning & Growth
  • Learn and apply Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate) and stay updated on trends in the Java ecosystem.
  • Explore performance optimization, security best practices, and DevOps tools to broaden your technical skill set.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 1+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development.
• Technical Skills:
  • Java 8+: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP).
  • Frameworks: Practical knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or Hibernate.
  • Microservices: Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservice architectures.
  • Database: Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB), including writing optimized SQL queries and Stored Procedures.
  • Build & Version Control: Familiarity with Maven or Gradle and version control systems like Git.
  • Basic Front-End Concepts: Understanding of common web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Design & Documentation
  • Ability to read and create UML diagrams (Class, Sequence, etc.) and Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD).
  • Capable of producing clear, detailed technical documentation for new and existing applications.
• Soft Skills:
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills
    • Strong algorithm and data structure knowledge for efficient coding solutions.
    • Proactive in troubleshooting complex issues and implementing fixes swiftly.
    • Ability to analyze system performance and propose optimizations.

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit.
• IT Support Experience: Background in providing technical support or bridging technical solutions to customer needs.