IT Apps Support - Applications Front End

Hong Leong Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a qualified Java Developer to maintain and support Java applications. The ideal candidate will have more than 6 years of experience in IT Enterprise Applications within the financial sector and possess excellent skills in Java, SQL, and database management.

Your responsibilities will include system analysis, design, and implementing solutions to enhance application performance. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic team while contributing to critical business applications.

Qualifications

• Malaysian Citizen.
• More than 6 years of experience in IT Enterprise Applications related functions – development & support in a financial environment.
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, support, and maintenance of assigned applications.
• Responsible for system analysis, design, application development, report generation, amendment and enhancement.
• Build appropriate controls into business application software to ensure stability, security, and reliability.

Skills

Java (J2EE)

Application server clustering

Performance tuning

WebSphere administration

SQL

Education

Degree in Computer Science & Information Technology

Tools

IBM DB2

Oracle

Spring Framework

Java Server Faces (JSF)

Job description

Overview

• Responsible for application maintenance, development, implementation and support for Java applications and all related interfaces with downstream systems.
• Participates in user requirement study/analysis and systems design for the above applications. Undertakes incident/problem troubleshooting and adopts appropriate actions to address reported incidents/problems according to the stipulated SOP and good methodologies/practices.
• Assists Team Lead to plan, coordinate and execute application development, implementation and production support activities.
• Assists users in understanding and interpreting user requirements, coordinating with relevant parties in business specifications gathering & documentation and liaising with PMO/GITI/GITS/SME in technical solution development.

Responsibilities

• Implementation, support, and maintenance of assigned applications.
• Responsible for system analysis, design, application development, report generation, amendment and enhancement for assigned applications.
• Ensure amended and enhanced systems meet user functional requirement specifications.
• Ensure that all documentation, processes and methodologies used in the various phases of system development and implementation are in accordance with the Bank’s standards.
• Ensure proper documentation of all development to facilitate future maintenance and enhancements. Employ risk assessment methodology issued by the Information Security Department to ensure proper controls are built as required by the business.
• Build appropriate controls into business application software to ensure stability, security, and reliability. Analyze changes & impact on existing systems.
• Provide expert advice on best solutions to production problems.
• Liaise with users to define system requirements.
• Liaise with vendor to define technical requirements.
• Provide options/alternatives available to address user business requirements and recommend software solutions.
• Provide support during implementation of software and systems. Liaise with other departments within division for smooth deployment of application software.
• Prioritization and assignment of tasks for development and implementation.
• Evaluation and acquisition of tools, utilities, hardware (including upgrades) and software.
• Decision on the technical approach to be used to address systems’ enhancements.
• Proposal on enhancement of applications for better performance.
• Technology platform assessment inclusive of stress test benchmarking.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For

• Malaysian Citizen.
• Degree in Computer Science & Information Technology.
• More than 6 years of experience in IT Enterprise Applications related functions – development & support in a financial environment.
• Experience in application server clustering, performance tuning and testing.
• Experience developing applications using components with Java (J2EE).
• Experience working and administering WebSphere applications on Unix (AIX).
• Experience with databases such as IBMDB2 or Oracle.

Special Skills

• Hands‑on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms, Spring Framework and Java Server Faces (JSF).
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• In‑depth understanding of framework design and architecture.
• Ability to articulate issues and provide long‑term solutions with short‑term mitigation plans.