Senior Backend Engineer - Java 17, Spring Boot, Kubernetes

Ambition

Kuala Lumpur

Hybrid

MYR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.