Senior Java Developer (Java 17 & SpringBoot)

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a technically strong Backend Engineer with Java 17, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and AI-powered development – a permanent hybrid opportunity in a leading banking technology environment.

You will design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services, deploy containerised apps on Kubernetes, create secure microservices and RESTful APIs, and work with Architects, Analysts, and Product Owners to deliver resilient, scalable banking solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java 17 and Spring Boot.
• Designing enterprise-grade microservices and REST APIs.
• Experience deploying containerised apps with Kubernetes.
• CI/CD, Docker, Git, and DevOps practices.
• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) is highly desirable.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Java 17 and Spring Boot.
• Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs for banking apps.
• Deploy and manage apps on Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and product owners.
• Improve performance, reliability, and observability.
• Implement secure coding, automated tests, and CI/CD.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance productivity.

Skills

Java 17

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

AI-assisted development

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Git

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GC P)

Job description

Why Apply?

If you’re a technically strong Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java 17, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and AI‑powered development – this permanent hybrid opportunity with a leading banking technology environment could be your next move.

Our client is a leading financial services organisation undergoing a large‑scale digital transformation, building secure, cloud‑native banking platforms for the future. This permanent role places you at the centre of modern backend engineering – designing mission‑critical services, driving cloud‑native development, and leveraging AI technologies to accelerate software delivery within a highly collaborative engineering team.

The Role

Design, build, deliver – here's what you'll be responsible for:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java 17 and Spring Boot within a cloud-native architecture
• Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs that support enterprise banking applications with a strong focus on security, reliability, and performance
• Deploy, manage, and optimise applications on Kubernetes while contributing to containerisation and cloud-native engineering best practices
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient banking solutions
• Optimise application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and continuously improve system reliability and observability
• Implement secure coding standards, automated testing, and CI/CD practices to support high-quality software delivery
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools and modern AI technologies to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and software delivery processes

What We’re Looking For

A technically strong, cloud‑native backend engineering professional:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on backend development experience, with strong expertise in Java 17 and Spring Boot
• Proven experience designing and developing enterprise‑grade microservices and RESTful APIs
• Strong experience deploying and managing containerised applications using Kubernetes
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps practices
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, application performance tuning, and distributed systems
• Experience working within cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is highly desirable
• Knowledge of enterprise integration, messaging technologies, and event‑driven architecture is an advantage
• Experience working in the banking or financial services industry with an understanding of secure, regulated application development
• Hands‑on experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar, with exposure to integrating AI capabilities into software engineering workflows
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in Agile delivery teams

Ready to build secure, cloud‑native banking platforms using the latest Java technologies?