Senior Java / Spring Boot Engineer with Android Development Support

Luxoft; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Java/Spring Boot Engineer to join our Automotive Software Development team. You will design, build, and scale backend services and microservices using Java and Spring Boot, with opportunities to contribute to Android app development as needed.

The role involves REST APIs, cloud-native work, and collaboration with Android, QA, DevOps, architects, and product owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, SE, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience using Java.
• Strong Spring Boot backend and microservices experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and microservices with Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend, mobile, and cloud apps.
• Support Android integration and assist Android development teams.
• Participate in architecture discussions and backend platform design decisions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Ensure quality with unit/integration tests and code reviews; follow coding standards.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL databases

Git

Docker

Android concepts

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE

Job description

Project description

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Java/Spring Boot Engineer to join our Automotive Software Development team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in developing scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot and will be willing to contribute to Android application development activities when required.This role offers an opportunity to work on next-generation automotive solutions, including infotainment, connected vehicle services, cloud‑driven applications, and mobile integrations for leading automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.Develop RESTful APIs and integrate them with frontend, mobile, and cloud-based applications.Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to backend platform design decisions.Support integration of backend services with Android-based automotive and mobile applications.Assist Android development teams with feature implementation, bug fixing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Android developers, QA engineers, architects, DevOps engineers, and product owners.Ensure software quality through unit testing, integration testing, code reviews, and adherence to coding standards.Analyze and resolve production issues while maintaining high system reliability and performance.Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation activities.Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and support continuous improvement initiatives.

SKILLS

Must have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of experience in software development using Java.Strong hands‑on experience with Spring Boot and backend service development.Experience designing and implementing REST APIs and microservices architectures.Good understanding of SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.Experience with source control systems such as Git.Familiarity with Docker and cloud‑native development practices.Understanding of Android application architecture and Android development concepts.Willingness and ability to contribute to Android development tasks when needed.Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.Good communication skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment.

Nice to have

Experience with Android application development using Kotlin and/or Java.Knowledge of Android Jetpack components, MVVM architecture, and modern Android development practices.Experience in Automotive domain projects.Familiarity with Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and Automotive Infotainment Systems.Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.