Senior Java Developer

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

Job summary

Swift in Malaysia seeks a senior Java Developer to join our Kuala Lumpur team. You will contribute to cross‑functional Scrum efforts, craft scalable designs, and own end‑to‑end delivery of components with a focus on performance and security.

You will mentor juniors, participate in production support, and collaborate with colleagues across Europe to maintain high standards in a multinational, agile environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Java and OO patterns.
• Hands-on with Swing, testing (JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber).
• Experience with Git, IDEs, Maven, Jenkins, Jira.
• Experience with XML/JSON parsing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Web app tech: React; secure web design per OWASP Top 10.
• Agile mindset with proactive, delivery-focused approach.
• Fluent English; 5+ years in software development; senior role.

Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic cross-functional Scrum team with a Product Owner and leads.
• Ensure epics and user stories are clear and designs robust for long‑term quality.
• Contribute to build, deployment and CI/CD practices.
• Review code and support testing and test automation.
• Provide production support and incident analysis when required.
• Mentor juniors in Kuala Lumpur and align with Europe.

Skills

Java development

Swing framework

JUnit/Mockito

CI/CD pipelines

React

Web security

Agile

Team collaboration

Education

University degree in IT or equivalent

Tools

Git

IntelliJ

Maven

Jenkins

Jira

npm

Job description

About us

We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy. We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Context and Environment

Swift provides a global financial communications platform, standards, products, and services to over 11,000 customers in 215 countries and territories.

Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic cross-functional Scrum development team, supported by a Product Owner and technical leads located in Belgium.
• Partner with the Product Owner, other technical leads and a co-located Business Analyst to ensure epics and user stories are clear and unambiguous, and that sound technical designs are implemented to ensure long‑term code quality and maintainability.
• Contribute to technical decision‑making and design reviews, challenging solutions where appropriate to ensure robustness and long‑term sustainability.
• Contribute to build, deployment and CI/CD practices supporting reliable and repeatable releases.
• Take into account non‑functional requirements such as performance, security, resilience and operational stability when designing and implementing solutions.
• Review code contributions from other team members and ensure adherence to agreed coding standards and quality practices.
• Collaborate with testers to maintain and improve overall software quality and test automation.
• Participate in production support activities, including incident analysis and resolution, when required.
• Ensure that design, development and testing are performed consistently and in compliance with internal processes and controls.
• Coach and support more junior team members located in our Kuala Lumpur office and ensure alignment with team members located in Europe.
• Share responsibility for team commitments and own delivery of specific components or features end‑to‑end.
• Bring a continuous improvement mindset and propose improvements to the way we work, the tools we use and the software we produce.

Qualifications

• In‑depth knowledge and practical experience in Java development, including object‑oriented programming techniques and related design patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with the Java Swing framework.
• Hands‑on experience with automated testing technologies (JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber, etc.).
• Experience with common software development tools and platforms (e.g. Git, IntelliJ, Maven, Jenkins, Jira, npm, Windsurf, etc.).
• Experience with messaging and parsing technologies (parsing, validation, transformation, XML, XSLT, XSD, JSON, etc.).
• Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, CloudBees).
• Experience with web application technologies (React, React testing libraries, Jest, JSON, HTTP APIs, etc.) is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of (web) application security concepts (e.g. OWASP Top 10).
• Quality‑oriented, collaborative team player with an Agile mindset and a continuous improvement focus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a structured and pragmatic approach.
• Proactive and delivery‑oriented, comfortable working hands‑on to meet team objectives.
• Ability to work independently in a multicultural and distributed environment, with team members across Europe and Malaysia.
• Experience or strong interest in financial messaging standards and payment systems (e.g. MT, ISO 20022) is a strong asset.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Education University degree in IT or equivalent.
• Experience 5+ years of relevant software development experience, including experience operating in a senior developer role on complex systems.

What we offer

• We give you the freedom to be yourself.
• We are creating an environment of unique individuals - like you - with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world.
• A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.
• We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility‑[e-mail] or indicate this in your application.
• Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation‑related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).
• All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.
• Swift doesn't stand still.
• We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating.
• Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.
• Swift is transforming cross‑border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before.
• We are the way the world moves value - every instant of every day, in almost every country.
• We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world.
• So, what you do at Swift has real impact too - an impact that matters every day.
• Which is why you matter to us.
• Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies.
• If you have what it takes, you'll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.
• Swift is unique.
• There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long‑term future of the financial ecosystem.
• You'll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.
• At Swift we are trusted every instant.
• Everything we do has an impact that matters.
• And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.