Junior Java Developer

EPAM Systems; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Malaysia is seeking a Junior Java Developer to join its Hire to Train Program—a six-month journey blending mentor-led learning, self-study and hands-on delivery.

You will gain full-stack skills in Java, Spring, and frontend tech (React/Angular), apply engineering best practices, and contribute to real assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java development including Java 8 or later.
• Spring framework knowledge for RESTful services or web apps.
• Experience with SQL and basic NoSQL concepts.
• JavaScript knowledge and frontend concepts (React or Angular).
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and teamwork; secure coding and DevOps exposure.

Responsibilities

• Participate in six-month training combining study and mentor-led sessions.
• Build and enhance applications using Java and Spring.
• Contribute to real projects and complete a capstone delivery.
• Collaborate with mentors and peers to set goals and track progress.
• Apply coding standards, testing practices and version control.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and team discussions.
• Improve continuously through feedback and targeted learning.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring REST

SQL & NoSQL

JavaScript Front-end

Agile & DevOps

Tools

Git

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Java Developer to join EPAM Malaysia’s Hire to Train Program — a structured six-month journey combining mentor-led learning, self-study and hands‑on delivery. You will build full stack skill sets across Java, Spring and Front‑end development, with exposure to React and Angular, then apply engineering best practices on real assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured six‑month training plan combining self‑study and mentor‑led sessions
• Build and enhance applications using Java and Spring
• Contribute to real project work and complete a capstone delivery
• Collaborate with mentors and peers to set goals, track progress and review outcomes
• Apply coding standards, testing practices and version control in daily work
• Take part in Agile ceremonies and team solution discussions
• Continuously improve through feedback, practice and targeted learning

Requirements

• Java development experience, including Java 8 or later
• Spring knowledge, including building RESTful services or web applications
• Database understanding, including SQL and basic NoSQL concepts
• JavaScript knowledge and modern Front‑end development concepts, ideally with React or Angular
• Problem‑solving ability with attention to detail
• Clear communication and teamwork in a collaborative setting
• Secure coding awareness, including data protection and access control
• Agile ways of working, with exposure to DevOps practices

Nice to have

• Exposure to a major cloud platform
• Familiarity with NoSQL data stores
• Experience with Angular or React through projects, coursework or self‑study