Senior Backend Engineer - Java 17 & Spring Boot

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a technically strong Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and AI-powered development. This permanent hybrid role centers on designing mission-critical backend services for modern cloud-native banking platforms.

You will design, implement, and operate scalable microservices and RESTful APIs, deploy on Kubernetes, collaborate with Architects and Product Owners, and drive CI/CD, security, and observability in a highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, software engineering, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java 17 and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and developing enterprise-grade microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Strong experience deploying and managing containerised apps with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, performance tuning, and distributed systems.
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) is desirable.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and integrating AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services in Java 17/Spring Boot.
• Create scalable microservices and RESTful APIs for enterprise banking apps.
• Deploy, manage, and optimise on Kubernetes; drive containerisation best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and product owners to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
• Improve performance, troubleshoot production issues, and enhance observability.
• Enforce secure coding standards, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.

Skills

Java 17

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Cloud environments

AI-powered development

Performance tuning

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD pipelines

CI/CD tools

Job description

If you're a technically strong Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and AI-powered development - this permanent hybrid opportunity with a leading banking technology environment could be your next move.

Why Apply?

If you're a technically strong Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and AI-powered development - this permanent hybrid opportunity with a leading banking technology environment could be your next move.

Why Apply?

Our client is a leading financial services organisation undergoing a large-scale digital transformation, building secure, cloud-native banking platforms for the future. This permanent role places you at the centre of modern backend engineering - designing mission-critical services, driving cloud-native development, and leveraging AI technologies to accelerate software delivery within a highly collaborative engineering team.

The Role

Design, build, deliver - here's what you'll be responsible for:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java 17 and Spring Boot within a cloud-native architecture
• Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs that support enterprise banking applications with a strong focus on security, reliability, and performance
• Deploy, manage, and optimise applications on Kubernetes while contributing to containerisation and cloud-native engineering best practices
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient banking solutions
• Optimise application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and continuously improve system reliability and observability
• Implement secure coding standards, automated testing, and CI/CD practices to support high-quality software delivery
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern AI technologies to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and software delivery processes
  

What We're Looking For

A technically strong, cloud-native backend engineering professional:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on backend development experience, with strong expertise in Java 17 and Spring Boot
• Proven experience designing and developing enterprise-grade microservices and RESTful APIs
• Strong experience deploying and managing containerised applications using Kubernetes
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps practices
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, application performance tuning, and distributed systems
• Experience working within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is highly desirable
• Knowledge of enterprise integration, messaging technologies, and event-driven architecture is an advantage
• Experience working in the banking or financial services industry with an understanding of secure, regulated application development
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar, with exposure to integrating AI capabilities into software engineering workflows
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in Agile delivery teams