Senior Software Engineer

Seargin; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Seargin is seeking a Software Engineer for Subscription & Development Platform IT to design, build and operate scalable cloud-based solutions. The role involves hands-on work with AWS, Kubernetes, and IaC, delivering platform APIs and automation, and ensuring secure, reliable software practices.

You will participate in platform feature discussions, present solutions to technical leadership, and collaborate across teams to strengthen digital infrastructure capabilities in an on-site, full-time

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional software engineering experience in cloud environments.
• Proven experience with microservices architecture, REST APIs, Pub/Sub and event-driven patterns.
• Hands-on with Java/SpringBoot, CI/CD tooling (GitLab, Terraform, EKS).
• Able to own outcomes and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile setup.
• Solid cloud security, reliability and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own design, build, test, deploy and operate platform components with autonomy.
• Lead technical ownership and drive cloud development initiatives.
• Develop cloud platform services, APIs and IaC modules using Java/SpringBoot and AWS.
• Advise on security, observability, performance and documentation.

Skills

Cloud platform

Java & SpringBoot

AWS

Kubernetes

REST API design

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

GitLab

Terraform

EKS

Infrastructure-as-Code

Job description

As a dynamic multinational tech company operating in 50 countries, we drive innovation and create projects that shape the future and greatly enhance the quality of life. You will find our solutions in the space industry, supporting scientists in the development of cancer drugs, and implementing innovative technological solutions for industrial clients worldwide. These are just some of the areas in which we operate!

About the role

Currently, for a new Seargin project we are looking for Software Engineer (Subscription & Development Platform IT) to design, develop and operate scalable, high-quality solutions using modern frameworks and cloud technologies. You’ll actively participate in platform feature and design discussions, present solutions to technical leadership, and collaborate across teams to shape software engineering practices and cloud capabilities that form the backbone of digital infrastructure. You consume proactive technical ownership and work hands-on across AWS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code, automation, backend services, and platform APIs.

Employment Type: contract

FTE: full-time

Working mode: on‑site & full-time at the KL office

Responsibilities:

Technical Ownership & Continuous Improvement

• Shape technical direction by influencing requirements and improving solution concepts early.
• Drive ongoing technical enhancements and challenge existing practices within the Cloud Development area.
• Take end-to-end ownership—design, build, test, deploy, and operate platform components to solve complex technical challenges with autonomy.
• Identify and address technical debt and operational risks proactively.

Design, Build & Operate Cloud Platform Capabilities

• Develop cloud development platform services, APIs, automation, Infrastructure-as Code modules, and backend components for cloud ecosystem using Java, SpringBoot, AWS services, Kubernetes, and cloud-native technologies.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through robust designs, diligent programming, testing and applying reliability engineering concepts.
• Execute controlled deployments, including rollback planning and validation, and provide advanced 3rd level support.

Quality, Security & Engineering Excellence

• Apply high standards for secure coding, testing, observability, performance, and documentation.
• Lead code reviews, refactoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and maintain product & technology knowhow.
• Contribute to DevSecOps maturity and organizational cloud engineering targets.
• Work closely with product owners, DevSecOps engineers, architects, and other platform engineers.
• Foster shared ownership, agile values, and collaborative ways of working within FIQ teams.
• Partner with technical leadership and product teams to align solutions with organizational goals.
• Mentor developers, promote professional growth, and contribute to technical alignment across areas.

Lifecycle & Process Improvements

• Enhance the software development lifecycle for efficiency, maintainability, and scalability by leveraging modern technologies such as AI.
• Lead by example in defining technical strategy and engineering standards.
• Promote best practices and continuous process improvement within the team.

Requirements:

• 5+ years professional experience as a Software Engineer, SysOps Engineer, Software Engineer, API Engineer, or similar role with proven experience in software development and operation roles in a cloud environment.
• Proven experience in following technologies is a must: microservices architecture, AWS and public cloud, REST APIs design, Pub/sub, and event-drive architecture, CICD, infrastructure-as-code, AI in SDLC.
• Proven hands-on experience with one or more programming languages (Java & SpringBoot preferred), scripting language, and CICD/DevOps tooling (GitLab, Terraform, EKS) using modern technologies.
• Ability to take ownership, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly in an agile environment.
• Solid understanding of cloud security, resilience, and operational best practices
• Excellent analytical capabilities, ability to communicate with both technical and business stakeholders, highly committed, self-driven, and customer oriented

To learn more about Seargin, please visit our web page: www.seargin.com