Senior Backend Developer – Java / Spring Boot

Accenture Southeast Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Southeast Asia in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with deep expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot and microservices to build and enhance backend banking solutions. You will design REST APIs, implement Kafka‑driven services, and manage containerized deployments with Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift.

The ideal candidate has 6–9 years of backend experience, strong Oracle DB skills, and a track record of delivering scalable, secure software in Unix/Linux environments.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of hands‑on experience in backend application development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and J2EE.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Hands‑on experience in designing and developing REST APIs.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and event‑driven architecture.
• Practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Strong experience with Oracle databases and relational database concepts.
• Experience working with HP-UX, Linux, and Solaris operating systems.
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage technical deliverables, and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain microservices‑based applications and RESTful APIs.
• Implement event‑driven services and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Deploy, configure, and support containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Develop and optimize database queries, stored procedures, and data access components using Oracle.
• Troubleshoot application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to deliver quality software solutions.
• Ensure application security, performance, scalability, reliability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, unit testing, integration testing, and production support.
• Work in Unix/Linux-based environments and support application deployment and maintenance activities.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Apache Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Oracle DB

Unix/Linux

Problem Solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Oracle DB

Linux

Job description

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer – Java / Spring Boot

Experience Level: Senior (L3 – 6 to 9 years of experience)

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture to develop, enhance, and maintain backend applications within the Digital Banking domain. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience building scalable, secure, and high‑performance REST APIs, working with Kafka for event‑driven communication, and managing containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. Experience with Oracle databases and enterprise banking applications is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java, J2EE, and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain microservices‑based applications and RESTful APIs.
• Implement event‑driven services and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Deploy, configure, and support containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Develop and optimize database queries, stored procedures, and data access components using Oracle.
• Troubleshoot application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to deliver quality software solutions.
• Ensure application security, performance, scalability, reliability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, unit testing, integration testing, and production support.
• Work in Unix/Linux-based environments and support application deployment and maintenance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including development processes, application performance, and system reliability.

Required Skills

• 6–9 years of hands‑on experience in backend application development.
• Strong proficiency in Java and J2EE.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Hands‑on experience in designing and developing REST APIs.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and event‑driven architecture.
• Practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Strong experience with Oracle databases and relational database concepts.
• Experience working with HPUX, Linux, and Solaris operating systems.
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage technical deliverables, and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience in Digital Banking or Retail Banking applications.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
• Experience with Apache Camel and CXF web services.
• Knowledge of Spring Batch for batch processing.
• Experience with JSP (JavaServer Pages).
• Familiarity with Unix shell scripting.
• Experience with WebLogic application server.
• Good understanding of SQL and database query optimization.
• Knowledge of JavaScript for frontend integration.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale banking systems and transaction‑processing applications.

You will also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career. Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.