Full Stack Lead – Backend (Java)

Powtech Solution; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF

SOCSO

EIS

Annual Leave

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Senior Backend Lead specialized in Java to design and deliver robust backend systems and RESTful APIs. You will guide the team, drive a microservices architecture with Spring Boot, and ensure secure, scalable delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of backend experience, 2+ in lead roles, AWS/Azure/GCP familiarity, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, and OWASP practices. We value collaboration with frontend teams and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years backend development experience with 2+ years in lead/senior roles.
• Experience with Java 8+ and Spring ecosystem including Boot, MVC and Data JPA.
• Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of enterprise backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with Frontend Lead and Architect to ensure seamless integration.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming and workshops.
• Drive best practices in clean code, testing and documentation.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Spring MVC

Spring Data JPA

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

SQL

NoSQL

Unit testing

API testing tools

Git

CI/CD

Maven/Gradle

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

OWASP standards

Programming with Java IDEs

Kafka

IBM ESB

Front-end basics (Angular/React)

Insurance domain

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

5+ years of backend development experience, including 2+ years in a lead or senior role

Expertise in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA

Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture

Hands‑on experience with SQLandNoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)

Proficiency in unit testing(JUnit, Mockito) andAPI testing tools (Postman, REST Assured)

Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Maven/Gradle

Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Skilled in designing, producing, and consuming REST APIs

Proven experience writing optimized SQL procedures and scripts

Familiar with Agile methodologies and Git-based version control

Excellent understanding of OWASP standards and secure coding practices

Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Proficient in Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, or similar IDEs

Experience with Kafka, IBM ESB, or messaging systems

Exposure to Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration tools

Basic knowledge of front‑end technologies (Angular, React) for full‑stack collaboration

Experience in the insurance domain is a plus

Education and Certification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

AWS Certified Developer – Associateor equivalent certificationis required

Requirement

Skills

• 5+ years of backend development experience, including 2+ years in a lead or senior role
• Expertise in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA
• Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecture
• Hands‑on experience with SQLandNoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
• Proficiency in unit testing(JUnit, Mockito) andAPI testing tools (Postman, REST Assured)
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Maven/Gradle
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Skilled in designing, producing, and consuming REST APIs
• Proven experience writing optimized SQL procedures and scripts
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and Git-based version control
• Excellent understanding of OWASP standards and secure coding practices
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Proficient in Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, or similar IDEs
• Experience with Kafka, IBM ESB, or messaging systems
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration tools
• Basic knowledge of front‑end technologies (Angular, React) for full‑stack collaboration
• Experience in the insurance domain is a plus

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• AWS Certified Developer – Associateor equivalent certificationis required

Responsibility

Job Summary

As a Full Stack Lead specializing in Java backend development, you will:

• Lead the development of enterprise‑grade backend systems and APIs
• Bring deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
• Collaborate closely with the Frontend Lead (Angular) and Application Architect to ensure seamless system integration and performance
• Drive engineering best practices and ensure delivery of scalable, maintainable, and secure code

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and developers to design and implement robust backend solutions
• Lead end-to-end backend development using Java and Spring Boot
• Collaborate with the Application Architect and Frontend Lead to define technical architecture, flows, and business alignment
• Lead and mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and workshops
• Participate in Agile ceremonies: daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Collaborate across teams including product, DevOps, QA, and frontend
• Champion software engineering best practices: clean code, testing, and documentation
• Manage technical risks and ensure high availability, scalability, and security
• Plan sprints, estimate tasks, and resolve technical blockers
• Contribute to technology strategy and evaluate new tools and frameworks
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services using Java
• Optimize backend performance and address technical bottlenecks
• Work with relational and non‑relational databases for efficient data handling

Benefits

• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS
• Annual Leave