Kotlin & Android Developer

Amast; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled Kotlin/Android Developer to join their team. You will be responsible for developing scalable back-end web applications, ensuring code quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in backend development, strong skills in Kotlin and databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment, fostering continuous learning and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Innovative workplace culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Kotlin/Android programming.
• Strong familiarity with MySQL or PostgreSQL—schema design and optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD and version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable back-end web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor production environment with logs/metrics.
• Ensure code quality through testing and debugging.

Skills

Kotlin/Android

MySQL

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Test-driven development (TDD)

Git

Microservices

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Overview

As a Kotlin/Android Developer at AMAST, you'll play an integral role in developing backend systems. You will be given the opportunity to bring new experience, perspective and capabilities to our design discussions, helping shape our approach to delivering elegant solutions to complex mobile application challenges as we continue to grow.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time on-site role for a Kotlin/Android developer located at our new offices in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing scalable back-end web applications, designing and implementing software solutions, while writing efficient and clean code. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting and debugging applications, and ensuring optimal performance of the web applications.

• Participate actively in agile development cycles: sprint planning, code reviews, and QA
• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend architecture
• Collaborate daily with the Product Manager, Team Lead and other stakeholders
• Help monitor production environment with logs/metrics
• Design and optimize schemas and queries for MySQL or PostgreSQL databases
• Develop and maintain backend components
• Ensure code quality through testing, debugging, and optimisation

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience
• Proficiency in Kotlin/Android
• Strong familiarity with MySQL or PostgreSQL—schema design, optimization, indexing
• Comfortable with CI/CD, test-driven development (TDD), and version control (e.g., Git)
• Experience with microservices and event-driven architecture
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance tuning abilities
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

What AMAST Offers

• Competitive compensation package
• Innovative, growth-oriented workplace with talented colleagues and a culture of learning
• Continuous learning through formal workshops
• Flexible work environment