Senior Java Developer

EPAM Systems; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Newsweek recognition

Voice matters – employee ideas matter

Global collaboration with top talent

Career path & roadmap

Self-development opportunities: online

mentoring programs and certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Java Developer to build and modernize services powering an awards and bonus configuration platform. You will work across Java 17, 19, 21 and legacy monoliths, developing RESTful microservices on AWS.

You will collaborate with a global team to drive modernization, ensure code quality with tests, and own delivery across the full development lifecycle from design through release and support. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Java 17+ and modern Java versions.
• Experience with Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement microservices and REST APIs.
• Proficient SQL with relational databases.
• Unit testing with JUnit and Mockito.
• Experience in AWS environments.
• Strong English communication and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Java services for awards and bonus configuration.
• Own delivery across SDLC from design to release and support.
• Design, implement and document REST APIs and microservices.
• Improve code quality via unit tests and refactoring.
• Collaborate with business and engineering partners to translate requirements.
• Partner with DevOps to deploy and maintain the app.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause fixes.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST API design

SQL

JUnit/Mockito

AWS

English communication

Ownership mindset

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Apache Kafka

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to support, build and modernize services powering an awards and bonus configuration platform. You will work across Java 17,19,21 and legacy Java monoliths, develop RESTful microservices on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The team is a pod within the broader organization and collaborates with a global team, where AI innovations becoming significant accelerators in delivery.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Java services supporting scheduled awards and bonus configuration capabilities
• Own delivery across the software development life cycle from design through release and support
• Design, implement and document REST APIs and microservices aligned to modernization goals
• Improve code quality through unit tests, refactoring and pragmatic technical debt reduction
• Collaborate with business and engineering partners to translate requirements into working software
• Partner with DevOps engineers to support deployment, deploy and maintain the application
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause fixes to improve stability and performance

Requirements

• Java expertise, including hands‑on work with modern Java versions
• Spring Framework and Spring Boot capability for building scalable services
• Microservices architecture and REST API design experience
• SQL skills and confidence working with relational databases
• Background in unit testing with JUnit and Mockito
• Comfort working in Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
• Clear communication in English with confidence in spoken discussions
• Ownership mindset with strong problem‑solving and follow‑through

Nice to have

• Exposure to Apache Kafka and AWS
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

We offer

• By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023.
• Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters
• You will be challenged while working side‑by‑side with the best talent globally. We work with top‑notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices
• We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey
• At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self‑development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us