Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

Hytech; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hytech is seeking an experienced Java developer in Kuala Lumpur to design, build, and maintain high-performance applications. You will lead the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to implement new features, and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and system stability.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of Java experience, strong knowledge of Spring Boot/Spring Cloud/Hibernate, and comfort with SQL and NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable Java applications.
• Lead the software development lifecycle from analysis to deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to implement features.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues to optimise performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

Skills

Java programming

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Object-oriented design

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Master's degree (optional) in related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Hibernate

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Hytech

Hytech is a leading management consulting firm headquartered in Australia and Singapore, specialising in digital transformation for fintech and financial services organisations. We deliver end-to-end consulting services and provide robust middle- and back-office solutions that enable our clients to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

With more than 2,000 professionals worldwide, Hytech has a strong and growing international presence, with offices across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, Morocco, Cyprus, Dubai, and beyond.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable Java applications.


• Lead the entire software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.


• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define and implement new features and functionalities.


• Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers.


• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, optimize application performance, and ensure system stability.


• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Java development.


• Proficiency in Java core technologies and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate).


• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, data structures, and algorithms.


• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).


• Familiarity with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).


• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.


• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.


• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.