Java Developer (Mid-Senior Role)

Finsmart Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Finsmart Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd is shaping the future of trading technology from Kuala Lumpur. You will transform trading requirements into robust Java backend code and test new microservices frameworks in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Join a global team, scale distributed systems, and work with Kafka, Redis, and MySQL to deliver high-performance solutions across clients worldwide.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on Java development with backend systems.
• Experience with MySQL, Redis, and SQL optimization.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin to collaborate with global team.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex trading requirements into elegant Java code.
• Test microservices frameworks and distributed architectures to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Deploy production services serving clients worldwide with measurable impact on performance.
• Collaborate with fintech veterans and mentor junior team members.
• Tackle multithreaded programming, performance optimization, and high-concurrency challenges.
• Contribute to distributed system designs using Apache Kafka, Redis, and MySQL.

Skills

Java development

Tools

MySQL

Redis

SQL optimization

Job description

Shape the future of trading technology – and your career.

You’ll work on cutting-edge technology that directly impacts traders and investors worldwide, while advancing your career in one of the most exciting sectors in tech.

As part of your journey with us, you will:

• Bring ideas to life: Transform complex trading requirements into elegant, efficient code using Java programming, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and modern design patterns
• Experiment and innovate: Test new microservices frameworks, distributed computing tools, and architectures to stay ahead of industry trends
• Own your impact: See your solutions deployed into production environments serving clients worldwide, with measurable results in system performance and scalability
• Learn from experts: Work alongside fintech veterans and senior software engineers while also mentoring junior team members
• Tackle technical challenges: Dive deep into multithreaded programming, performance optimization, high-concurrency systems, and database optimization
• Shape scalable solutions: Contribute to distributed system architecture designs that support massive transaction volumes using Apache Kafka, Redis, and MySQL

What You Bring:

• Core Expertise: At least 3-5 years of hands-on Java development with strong backend system experience
• Database Skills: Experience with MySQL, Redis, and SQL optimization
• Communication: Fluency in English and Mandarin to collaborate with our diverse, global team

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in fintech, trading systems, or financial services
• Knowledge of distributed frameworks (Spring Cloud, Dubbo) or microservices architecture
• Familiarity with big data technologies (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop)
• DevOps experience or cloud platform knowledge

What's In It For You:

• Growth Path: Clear career progression with opportunities to lead technical initiatives
• Learning Investment: Training budget for conferences, certifications, and skill development
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage and wellness programs
• Tech Environment: Latest tools, equipment, and access to cutting-edge technologies