Full Stack Developer (AI)

Ad Astra Consultants; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Astra Consultants in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to design, develop, integrate, deploy, and support scalable customer-facing applications across the full technology stack.

The role requires hands-on development and collaboration with analysts, architects, DBAs, and business users in an Agile environment. Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, databases, APIs, microservices, and cloud/DevOps is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and REST APIs.
• Strong experience with MSSQL/Oracle databases and SQL optimization.

Responsibilities

• Build robust backend solutions using Java and Spring Boot; develop APIs to support business rules.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, Graph APIs, OAuth, and microservices.
• Implement validation, logging, error handling, and data quality checks.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

JPA/Hibernate

Kafka

Angular

MSSQL

Oracle

RESTful APIs

OAuth

Microservices

Git/GitHub

Maven/Gradle

Jenkins

DevOps CI/CD

Liquibase/Flyway

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Analytics

Microsoft Clarity

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Git/GitHub

Maven/Gradle

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Liquibase/Flyway

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, databases, APIs, microservices, Azure, and CI/CD. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, deploying, and supporting scalable customer-facing applications across the full technology stack.

The role requires strong hands-on development experience along with the ability to collaborate with System Analysts, Business Analysts, Architects, DBAs, developers, and business users in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build robust backend solutions using existing APIs or develop proprietary APIs to support business rules and application requirements, primarily using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs, Graph APIs, OAuth, and microservices.
• Implement application validations, data quality checks, logging, exception handling, and error management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the application stack.
• Identify and resolve data-related issues and ensure data integrity across applications.
• Work with MSSQL and Oracle databases, including complex SQL development, performance tuning, indexing, and data migration.
• Handle large datasets and perform data migration between Oracle and MSSQL environments.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Maintain source code using Git/GitHub and follow established source control practices.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and follow DevOps procedures for build and deployment.
• Deploy applications and microservices across SIT, UAT, and Production environments following organizational deployment procedures.
• Deploy microservices using Docker containers, with Kubernetes knowledge being an advantage.
• Implement database versioning and migration using Liquibase or Flyway.
• Integrate applications with Azure services including:
• Application Insights
• Develop and support external customer-facing websites with integration of Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.
• Collaborate with System Analysts, Business Analysts, Architects, DBAs, developers, cross-functional teams, and business users.
• Identify opportunities to improve application performance, security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Stay current with emerging trends, tools, and best practices in full-stack development, cloud technologies, DevOps, and modern front-end/back-end development.
• Work effectively within an Agile development environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring MVC
• JPA/Hibernate
• Kafka
• Angular
• Strong expertise in MSSQL and Oracle databases.
• Experience with:
• Query optimization
• Performance tuning
• Indexing
• Database connectivity and connection pooling
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Graph APIs, OAuth, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Git/GitHub, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Experience with Liquibase or Flyway for database versioning and migrations.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and Azure-based application deployments.
• Experience deploying microservices using Docker; Kubernetes knowledge is a plus.
• Strong understanding of application security, scalability, performance, and reliability.

Technical Skills

CategoryRequired Skills

Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, JPA/Hibernate, Kafka

Frontend

APIs

RESTful APIs, Graph APIs, OAuth

Microservices, API-based architecture

Databases

MSSQL, Oracle, SQL optimization, indexing, performance tuning

Database Migration

Cloud

DevOps / CI-CD

Build Tools

Containers

Docker; Kubernetes is a plus

Analytics

Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity

Messaging

Kafka

SDLC / Development

BMAD v6, BMAD v6 Dev Agents, Spec-Driven Development, Agentic Workflows

SDLC & Modern Development Practices

• Demonstrated capability in BMAD v6 for SDLC.
• Demonstrated capability in BMAD v6 Dev Agents.
• Experience with Spec-Driven Development using Agentic workflows.
• Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies.
• Ability to follow enterprise SDLC, code quality, testing, deployment, and DevOps standards.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical and data-related issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong collaboration skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and Agile team environment.
• Proactive approach to identifying improvements in application performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.