Senior Java Engineer (Fintech / Payments)

Jayapay; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Miscellaneous allowances

Attendance incentives

12 days annual leave + holidays

Exposure to global fintech projects

Job summary

Jayapay is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design, develop, and optimize microservices for a financial-grade payments platform. You will work on scalable backend systems, ensure high availability, and collaborate with product, frontend, QA, and risk teams to deliver secure releases.

The role requires deep Java expertise, Spring Boot / Spring Cloud, and solid experience with MySQL and Redis. Join a fast-paced fintech environment with global reach and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong Java core concepts: JVM, concurrency, collections, IO.
• Experience with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud microservices.
• Knowledge of MySQL and Redis or similar caching systems.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and backend performance tuning.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize core modules for our financial-grade microservices platform.
• Participate in system architecture design, technical solution planning, and performance optimization.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of payment systems handling high transaction volumes.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, QA, and Risk teams to deliver reliable and secure releases.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide long-term technical improvements.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical sharing, and engineering best practices within the team.

Skills

Java programming

Distributed systems

Performance optimization

REST APIs

Analytical thinking

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

MySQL

Redis

Kafka

RocketMQ

Job description

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Senior Java Engineer (Fintech / Payments)

Jayapay is a global payment gateway provider enabling businesses to scale seamlessly across borders through localized, secure, and high-performance payment solutions.

With coverage across multiple high-growth markets, Jayapay supports a wide range of local payment methods including QR payments, e-wallets, bank transfers, and card networks, allowing merchants to deliver frictionless checkout experiences tailored to each region. Powered by robust APIs, real-time analytics, and bank-level security standards, we help businesses optimize transactions, improve conversion rates, and operate with confidence at scale.

At Jayapay, we operate with speed, ownership, and ambition.
https://jayapayment.com/

About Us

Jayapay is a global payment gateway provider enabling businesses to scale seamlessly across borders through localized, secure, and high-performance payment solutions.

With coverage across multiple high-growth markets, Jayapay supports a wide range of local payment methods including QR payments, e-wallets, bank transfers, and card networks, allowing merchants to deliver frictionless checkout experiences tailored to each region. Powered by robust APIs, real-time analytics, and bank-level security standards, we help businesses optimize transactions, improve conversion rates, and operate with confidence at scale.

At Jayapay, we operate with speed, ownership, and ambition.
https://jayapayment.com/

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonuses
• Miscellaneous allowances
• Attendance incentives

• 12 days annual leave + all public holidays (approx. 30 paid days off annually)
• Exposure to global fintech projects and scalable system architecture
• Complimentary snacks and beverages in a vibrant work environment

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize core modules for our financial-grade microservices platform.
• Participate in system architecture design, technical solution planning, and performance optimization.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of payment systems handling high transaction volumes.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, QA, and Risk teams to deliver reliable and secure releases.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide long-term technical improvements.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical sharing, and engineering best practices within the team.

Requirements

Must Have

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong foundation in Java core concepts (JVM, concurrency, collections, IO).
• Solid experience with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL and experience with Redis or other caching systems.
• Hands-on experience in high-concurrency or distributed systems environments.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and backend performance tuning.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to independently solve complex technical problems.

Good to Have

• Experience in banking, fintech, payment, or financial systems.
• Familiarity with message queues such as RocketMQ or Kafka.
• Experience with Elasticsearch or data processing workflows (ETL).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or similar environments.

Other Information

Office Location: Bukit Bintang (Public Transport Accessible)

Office Hours: 9.30am – 6.30pm

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