Junior Software Engineer (JAVA)

Atoz Software Tech; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Java Backend Developer to design and maintain scalable Java applications. The role involves working with Spring Boot, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality software through testing and documentation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, hands-on Java experience, and the eagerness to learn new technologies. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

13-Month Salary + Performance-Based Project Bonus

Travel/Accommodation/Working Allowance

EPF Contribution + SOCSO

Accident Insurance Coverage

Generous Annual Leave

Medical & Hospitalization Leave

Maternity, Paternity, and Compassionate Leave

Electronic Accessories Claims

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in Java backend development.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features for Java-based applications using Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features.
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure software reliability.

Skills

Java backend development

Spring Boot

SQL

Git

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maven

Gradle

JUnit

Job description

Working Location: Nusa Bestari, Skudai Johor

What We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

• 13-Month Salary + Performance-Based Project Bonus

• Travel/Accommodation/Working Allowance (if required)

• EPF Contribution + SOCSO

• Accident Insurance Coverage

• Generous Annual Leave

• Medical & Hospitalization Leave

• Maternity, Paternity, and Compassionate Leave

• Electronic Accessories Claims (reimbursement for work‑related tech purchases)

Work Environment & Culture

• Open, Friendly, and Supportive Environment

• Say “NO” for Office Politics or Gossip

• Dynamic, Innovative, and Agile Team

• Fully Stocked Pantry with unlimited coffee, snacks, and beverages.

• Regular Team‑Building Activities and Company Events to foster collaboration and camaraderie.

Key Responsibilities

• Development & Maintenance
  • Develop new features for Java‑based applications (Spring Boot).
  • Assist in maintaining, refactoring, and debugging existing / legacy Java‑based applications.
  • Develop and maintain database schemas and the SQL scripts to support application requirements.
  • Participate in DEV/QA releases by following the team’s release SOP and troubleshoot any build failures.
  • Write clean, well‑structured and efficient code that adheres to the company standard and industry best practices.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (designers, business analysts, front‑end developers and QA) to implement features and resolve conflicts.
  • Proactively communicate technical challenges, blockers or constraints to the Team Lead to ensure alignment with project timelines and goals.
  • Participate in code reviews session; actively seek for feedback to improve your own code and learn to review peer code for readability and logic.
• Testing & Debugging
  • Write, execute and maintain unit tests (e.g, JUnit, Mockito) to ensure software reliability and prevent regressions.
  • Troubleshoot and fix defect reported by QA or end‑users in a timely manner.
  • Investigate and resolve any build errors and test failures in deployment pipeline.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
  • Create and maintain clear technical documentation for APIs and software functionality.
  • Contribute to user guides or wikis to assist internal teams, future developers and clients.
• Learning & Growth
  • Actively master the company’s tech stack, including Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring, Hibernate/JPA, MyBatis) and build tools (Maven, Gradle).
  • Actively explore, learn and apply new tech stack.
  • Using AI as assistance in day‑to‑day work (IDE copilots, PR review helpers).
  • Must be able to explain and justify AI‑generated code to ensure understanding and security, rather than applying suggestions blindly.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  • Hands‑on experience in Java backend development.
• Technical Skills:
  • Java 17+ – Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming (OOP).
  • Frameworks – Practical knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Framework, or Hibernate.
  • Database Management – Proficiency in relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB), including writing optimized SQL queries and Stored Procedures.
  • System Modeling – Ability to read, understand and create UML diagrams (Class, Sequence, etc.) and ERD for visualising logic and database schemas.
  • Version Control – Familiar with Git (branching, merging, pull request).
  • Build Tools – Experience with Maven or Gradle.
  • Basic Front‑End Concepts – Understanding of common web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
  • Strong problem‑solving capabilities.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice‑to‑Have

• 1+ years of working experience as backend developer.

• Strong algorithm and data structure knowledge for efficient coding solutions.
• Basic understanding of Containerization (Docker).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with testing frameworks like JUnit.
• IT Support Experience – Background in providing technical support or bridging technical solutions to customer needs.