Kotlin/Android Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Innovative growth-oriented workplace

Continuous learning

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Kotlin/Android Developer to develop scalable back-end web applications. This full-time on-site role requires 3+ years of backend development experience and proficiency in Kotlin and databases such as MySQL. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, optimized software solutions while enjoying a growth-oriented workplace and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong familiarity with MySQL or PostgreSQL—schema design, optimization, indexing.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable back-end web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure optimal performance of the web applications.

Skills

Backend development experience

Proficiency in Kotlin/Android

MySQL or PostgreSQL schema design

CI/CD

Test-driven development

Version control (Git)

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Location

Puchong, KLCC

Company Description

AMAST is a dynamic tech company founded to address the growing demand for Sales Automation Solutions specifically designed for small and medium enterprises. Operating within Malaysia's IT landscape, AMAST strives to offer budget-friendly IT solutions that empower businesses to maintain a competitive edge in an evolving market. Unlike industry giants, AMAST ensures affordable access to advanced technologies, enabling smaller businesses to enhance their operational efficacy and competitiveness.

Role 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.

Role 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 and Qualification

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