Java Developer (Intermediate/Senior)

Private Advertiser; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is hiring Intermediate and Senior Java Developers to join their engineering team in Petaling Jaya. You will design, build, and optimize high-performance backend systems. The role involves leading technical decisions for senior candidates. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical and dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Java development experience for Intermediate role.
• 5+ years experience for Senior role, delivering full-cycle production systems.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud and ORM frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and microservices.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in end-to-end SDLC including design, development, and optimization.

Skills

Core Java fundamentals

Spring Boot

SQL performance optimization

Microservices

Redis

Kafka

Good communication

Tools

MyBatis

Hibernate

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Job description

We are hiring Intermediate and Senior Java Developers to join the engineering team of a multinational technology company based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. In this role, you will help design, build, and optimize high-performance backend systems and distributed services that support enterprise-grade applications across the region. Senior-level candidates will also contribute to architectural decisions, technical strategy, and mentoring within the team.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable Java-based applications and microservices
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices
• Work closely with product, QA, and infrastructure teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in end-to-end SDLC including design, development, testing, deployment, and optimization
• Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and scalability issues in distributed systems
• Stay current with modern Java ecosystem tools, frameworks, and patterns
• (Senior role only) Lead technical decisions, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers

What we are looking for

• Intermediate: 3–5 years Java development experience
• Senior: 5+ years with experience delivering full-cycle production systems
• Strong fundamentals in core Java (multithreading, JVM memory model, design patterns, collections, concurrency)
• Hands‑on experience with Spring Boot / Spring Cloud and ORM frameworks (MyBatis/Hibernate)
• Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL / Oracle) and SQL performance optimization
• Experience with Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ or similar middleware in high‑concurrency workloads
• Familiarity with distributed architectures, microservices, and scalable backend design
• Experience with RESTful APIs, CI/CD, and cloud platforms is an advantage
• Good communication and teamwork skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Vibrant and collaborative work environment with talented colleagues
• Flexible compensation structure where experienced or high-impact candidates may be considered beyond the stated range

About Us

We are representing a client in the technology industry as part of an ongoing strategic hiring initiative. The organization offers a strong engineering environment, modern tech stack exposure, and opportunities for career advancement. Further company information will be shared with shortlisted applicants.

Your application will include the following questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a java developer?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?