IT Application Support (Python)

CFI Financial Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

CFI Financial Group in Malaysia is seeking a Back-end App Support (Python) to maintain and troubleshoot backend systems, focusing on availability, performance, and reliability.

You will work with developers and infrastructure teams to resolve issues, implement tests, and ensure security and quality while aligning with coding standards.

This role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities to grow in a multinational financial services firm.

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Python for backend troubleshooting and support.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and microservices.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD processes.
• Understanding of web security standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide backend system support ensuring high availability, stability, and timely issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot backend issues with development and infrastructure teams.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to develop features.
• Define technical specifications and coding standards.
• Demonstrate implementations to CTO and heads.
• Implement unit and integration tests.
• Ensure software quality, security, modifiability, and extensibility.
• Participate in code reviews and refactor anti-patterns.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Software architecture

Microservices

SOA

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD

Web security

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

PHP

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Helm

Unit tests

Integration tests

Job description

Job

We are hiring a talented Back-end App Support (Python) professional to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for backend systems, ensuring high availability, stability, and timely issue resolution.


• Troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve backend issues in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.


• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders in developing features and new products.


• Develop solutions according to specified business requirements.


• Define and write technical specifications, including the appropriate technology and workflow to coding standards.


• Demonstrate and present implementations to team leaders, heads, and the CTO.


• Implement Unit and Integration Tests.


• Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, security, modifiability, and extensibility.


• Participate in code reviews, identifying anti‑patterns and refactoring opportunities.


• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by their superior from time to time.

Requirements

Must-Have:

• BSc in Computer Science or related field.


• Strong knowledge of Python for backend troubleshooting and support.


• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.


• Solid understanding of software and application architecture, especially microservices and service-oriented architecture (SOA).


• Experience with Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD processes.


• Understanding of web security standards and best practices.

Good-to-Have:

• Knowledge of PHP.


• Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar messaging systems.


• Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm).


• Experience implementing Unit and Integration Tests.


• A technical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.


• We’re a fast‑growing, multinational company


• Competitive salaries and benefits


• Work and learn with industry professionals


• Supportive and collaborative environment


• Unlimited opportunities for growth and development