Senior Java Developer - Chinese speaking

Yonyou (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-tech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to lead the design of large-scale enterprise systems. You will develop high-performance microservices, optimize database schemas, and guide junior engineers while collaborating with teams in China and fostering a strong engineering culture. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 3+ years of Java development experience. Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin are essential.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Annual bonus

Clear promotion path

Collaboration with top teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on backend development experience, ideally in Java.
• Proven experience in designing and building large-scale enterprise systems.
• Deep understanding of OOAD and common design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain microservices using Java / Spring Boot / Spring Cloud.
• Implement high-performance APIs and middleware integrations.
• Optimize systems for scalability and performance.
• Contribute to database schema design and caching strategies.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

Microservices

OOAD

Leadership

English

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

Job description

We are a rapidly expanding high-tech company from China, playing a significant role in the global market. In Kuala Lumpur, we are not just setting up an office; we are building a center of technical excellence with a diverse and inclusive culture. Now, We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Java Developer to lead the design and development of large-scale, high-performance distributed systems. You will take ownership of complex technical challenges, mentor junior engineers, and shape the architecture of mission-critical enterprise applications.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive senior-level salary and annual bonus.
• Opportunity to design complex enterprise systems used across global markets.
• Clear promotion path to Tech Lead / Architect roles.
• Direct collaboration with top tech teams in China and exposure to advanced engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain microservices using Java / Spring Boot / Spring Cloud
• Implement high-performance APIs, distributed services and middleware integrations
• Write clean, maintainable and testable code following engineering best practices
• Participate in solution design, technical review, and architecture discussions
• Optimize systems for scalability, reliability and performance
• Contribute to database schema design and caching strategies (MySQL / Redis / Kafka)
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Work with QA to maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure service monitoring, observability and production readiness (Grafana/Prometheus)
• Work closely with Product Managers and QA across Malaysia and China
• Help build engineering culture, development standards and technical guidelines in the KL center

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on backend development experience, ideally in Java.
• Proven experience in designing and building large-scale enterprise systems.

Skills

• Deep understanding of OOAD and common design patterns; strong system design capabilities.
• Strong expertise in Spring, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, MyBatis, and understanding of their internal mechanisms.
• Proficient in relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle), with solid SQL and tuning experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, capable of independently handling complex issues.
• Strong ownership, leadership, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Preferred

• Experience in ERP software architecture and domain modeling.
• Experience in localized product development for APAC regions.
• Ability to drive architectural decisions and lead technical transformations.