Front End Developer

HCLTech; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Front-End Developer to design and develop user interfaces integrating with backend systems. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and a degree in IT, with 5–8 years of development experience. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential to support stakeholders. This role is a 12-month contract with possible extension, offering the opportunity to lead small to medium IT projects while ensuring solutions align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including JCR, Sling, OSGi, and DAM.
• 5–8 years of experience in IT application development, with 3–5 in a developer role.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and performance-optimized solutions based on business requirements.
• Translate functional requirements into system solutions and lead small to medium IT projects.
• Develop front-end code following best practices and perform unit and system integration testing.
• Implement application strategies aligned with business goals.

Skills

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Mandarin proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Java/J2EE

Spring

Hibernate

REST APIs

Education

Degree in IT or a related field

Tools

SQL Server

Sybase

Oracle

Unix

WebSphere

Job description

The Front-End Developer will support the Application Manager in implementing digital solutions that align with the IT division's strategy. The role focuses on designing and developing user interfaces that integrate with backend systems, ensuring flexibility, modularity, and performance. The developer will also provide technical recommendations to meet user requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and performance-optimized solutions based on business requirements.
• Translate functional requirements into system solutions and lead small to medium IT projects.
• Develop front-end code following best practices and perform unit and system integration testing.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and resolve related issues.
• Provide second-level production and incident support.
• Implement application strategies aligned with business goals and IT direction.
• Ensure risk assessments, change management, and system health monitoring are in place.
• Deliver projects within defined scope, time, and budget.

Requirements

• Degree in IT or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in IT application development, with 3–5 years in a developer role.
• Strong expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including JCR, Sling, OSGi, DAM, and workflows.
• Proficiency in Mandarin language to support Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.
• Experience integrating AEM with Adobe Analytics, Target, and Campaign.
• Experience with backend integration using servlets, OSGi services, and Sling.
• Knowledge of relational databases (SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle) and T‑SQL.
• Familiarity with Java/J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, REST APIs, Unix, and WebSphere.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Domain knowledge in insurance and distribution channels is a plus.

This is a 12-month contract role with a possible extension.

The work location is either in Jalan Ampang OR Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sultan Ismail.