Full Stack Developer - Spring Boot and React

Unison Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer with expertise in Spring Boot and React.js. The ideal candidate will design and maintain scalable web applications, develop RESTful APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred. This position offers opportunities for mentoring junior developers and working in an Agile environment that values modern development practices.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java (8+) essential.
• Expertise in back-end with Spring Boot required.
• Hands-on experience with React.js and modern JavaScript essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable web applications with Spring Boot and React.js.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with front-end components.
• Mentor junior developers and perform code reviews.

Skills

Java (8+)

Spring Boot

RESTful API design

React.js

Git

CI/CD tools

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Full Stack Developer - Spring Boot and React

We are looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot (Java) for backend development and React.js for frontend development. The ideal candidate should be passionate about building scalable web applications, following modern development practices, and working in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Spring Boot and React.js.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate them with front-end components.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle – requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure high code quality.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues as needed.

Required Skills

• Backend
  • Strong proficiency in Java (8+)
  • Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA
  • Experience with RESTful API design and development
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker)
• Frontend
  • Strong hands-on experience in React.js, Redux, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Good understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles
  • Familiarity with UI libraries (e.g., Material UI, Bootstrap)
• Database
  • Experience with relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, etc.) is a plus
• Tools & Practices
  • Version control (Git)
  • CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
  • Unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Jest, etc.)
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
  • Knowledge of containerization and deployment using Docker, Kubernetes (optional)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with GraphQL is a plus
• Good problem-solving and communication skills