Senior Software Engineer

TENTACLE SSO SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful projects in finance

Mentorship and career progression

Modern microservices & cloud-native

Collaborative team culture

Professional development

Job summary

Tentacle Tech in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead a finance sector project on a 12-month contract. You will design robust software solutions, guide architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers exposure to modern cloud-native microservices architecture, with opportunities for mentorship and career progression within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with a proven track record
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Hands-on expertise with Springboot Microservices, SQL, Maven, and Github/Gitlab
• Experience with caching technologies (Hazelcast/Redis), Kafka, and Spring Cloud Gateway is highly advantageous
• Excellent problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions
• Lead technical planning and architecture decisions for software projects
• Mentor junior software engineers, providing guidance and support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and achieve project objectives
• Implement best practices in software development and maintain documentation
• Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of systems

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Springboot Microservices

SQL

Maven

Github/Gitlab

Hazelcast/Redis

Kafka

Spring Cloud Gateway

Job description

Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries. We are looking for a talented professional to join our growing team in the finance sector.

The Role:

Are you an experienced software engineer ready to take on a leadership role in a high-impact, fast-paced environment? We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a finance sector project on a 12-month contract, where you'll design robust software solutions, guide architectural decisions, and mentor the next generation of engineering talent.

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions
• Lead technical planning and architecture decisions for software projects
• Mentor junior software engineers, providing guidance and support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and achieve project objectives
• Implement best practices in software development and maintain documentation
• Analyze and improve the efficiency, scalability, and stability of systems

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with a proven track record of successful projects
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices
• Hands-on expertise with Springboot Microservices, SQL, Maven, and Github/Gitlab
• Experience with caching technologies (Hazelcast/Redis), Kafka, and Spring Cloud Gateway is highly advantageous
• Excellent problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects within the finance sector
• Mentorship and career progression support from an experienced team
• Exposure to modern microservices architecture and cloud-native technologies
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities