Senior Java Microservices Architect - Cloud-Native Leader

Techstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Techstreet Malaysia seeks an experienced backend engineer to lead the design and development of scalable microservices with Java, Spring Boot, and ORM technologies. You will own system architecture, drive SDLC activities, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong SQL tuning, cloud experience with Docker/Kubernetes on AWS, and hands-on monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana. Mandarin communication is valued for collaboration with regional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a computing field.
• 4–5+ years of enterprise backend experience with Java.
• Deep expertise in Java (11/17+), Spring, and ORM (JPA/Hibernate).
• Proven microservices, event-driven design, API Gateway, and RESTful services.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architectural decisions for scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and ORM.
• Drive full SDLC: specs, architecture, code reviews, tests, and deployment strategies.
• Design, optimize, and maintain complex relational databases with SQL tuning and indexing.
• Architect and manage cloud infra with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS services.
• Set up observability and logging with Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, and ELK/Jaeger.
• Mentor junior/mid engineers via code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Lead RCA, troubleshooting, and mitigation of production incidents and security issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and drive improvements.
• Evaluate new tech and patterns to elevate development standards.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

Spring Security

ORM (JPA/Hibernate)

Microservices architecture

SQL tuning

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Event-driven design

RESTful APIs

Monitoring/Observability

Mandarin communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Techstreet Malaysia seeks an experienced backend engineer to lead the design and development of scalable microservices with Java, Spring Boot, and ORM technologies. You will own system architecture, drive SDLC activities, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong SQL tuning, cloud experience with Docker/Kubernetes on AWS, and hands-on monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana. Mandarin communication is valued for collaboration with regional teams.