Senior Backend Engineer (JAVA / GO)

Envision Digital; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves designing scalable backend systems, writing maintainable code, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and be proficient in Java or Go, along with strong communication skills in English and Mandarin. The company offers opportunities for technical leadership and continuous growth in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Technical Leadership Opportunities

Mentorship and learning resources

High-Performance Collaboration

Flexibility and Trust

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience, delivering production-level systems.
• Proficient in Java or Go with experience in Spring Boot, WebFlux, Kafka, Redis, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code and improve existing codebases.
• Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on solutions.

Skills

Java

Go

Spring Boot

WebFlux

Kafka

Redis

SQL

NoSQL

Fluent English

Fluent Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will work independently to deliver production-ready, high-quality code with minimal issues. You will take full responsibility for the design, development, and optimization of backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure systems perform at their best. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with at least 5 years of work experience who thrives on ownership, scalability, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems that meet business needs.
• Write clean, maintainable code and improve existing codebases through regular refactoring.
• Identify and resolve performance, stability, and scalability issues.
• Improve development processes and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Work closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to align on solutions and deliver robust systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computing, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of backend engineering experience, delivering production-level systems.
• Proficient in Java or Go, with experience in Spring Boot, WebFlux, Kafka, Redis, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Capable of designing modular, scalable solutions with considerations for performance, security, and observability.
• Skilled at identifying edge cases, managing risk, and improving system quality.
• Able to spot inefficiencies and propose improvements in both tech and workflow.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork and feedback.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Mandarin is highly desirable to liaise with Chinese speaking clients and counterparts to understand their technical requirements.

Soft Skills

• Team Mindset: Proactively contribute to team and company goals with a collaborative attitude.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for your work and deliver with high quality and consistency.
• Adaptability: Open to feedback and willing to learn and grow with evolving challenges.
• Communication: Clearly articulate ideas and decisions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Technical Leadership Opportunities: Participate in high-impact projects and lead the design of critical systems.
• Continuous Growth: Access to mentorship, learning resources, and a clear career progression path.
• High-Performance Collaboration: Work with a talented team using modern development practices (Agile/CI-CD).
• Flexibility and Trust: An open culture that encourages innovation and autonomous decision-making.