Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise

Soft Space Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced backend developer to architect and maintain high-performance services. This role involves guiding junior developers and participating in architectural decisions. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience with Java, Spring Boot, SQL, and a solid understanding of secure coding practices. Join a team that's empowering global digital payment solutions with innovative technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on backend development experience, preferably in fintech or payment domains.
• Deep understanding of secure coding standards (OWASP, PCI DSS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain backend services for fintech applications.
• Guide and mentor junior developers; conduct code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality features.

Skills

Java (Java 8+)

Spring Boot

SQL

Database optimization

CI/CD

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

MariaDB

MSSQL

Hibernate

Job description

Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services for our enterprise fintech applications.

Guide and mentor junior developers; conduct code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Take ownership of technical decisions, contribute to architectural discussions, and enforce coding best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, QA, business) to deliver quality features in an agile environment.

Ensure backend services adhere to industry standards on performance, scalability, and security.

Continuously explore new tools, frameworks, and practices to improve system performance and team productivity.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on backend development experience, preferably in fintech or payment domains.
• Deep understanding of Java (Java 8+), Spring Boot, and software engineering best practices.
• Expertise in SQL and database optimization (MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL), plus experience with ORM tools (e.g., Hibernate).
• Strong grasp of secure coding standards (OWASP, PCI DSS, etc.) and compliance-aware development.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Nice-to-Have:

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.).
• Exposure to event-driven architectures and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Ability to analyze system bottlenecks and optimize for performance and reliability.

Founded in 2012, Soft Space is a leading fintech company providing secure, scalable digital payment solutions globally. We empower over 90 multinational banks and fintech companies across 30 markets, including Japan, Thailand, Australia, and the U.S., with innovative solutions like contactless payments and white-label e-wallets. Ranked among the top 100 in the Financial Times' 'FT1000: High Growth Companies in Asia Pacific' in 2018, we also won Best Business & Commercial App at the Asia Smart App Awards in 2023, reflecting our expertise in security and payment regulations.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MY