Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Glints; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Glints in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and release backend Java services that support customers' business processes. You will contribute across the full software lifecycle, delivering scalable and high-performance systems.

The role is hybrid in Kuala Lumpur, requires 5+ years in Java backend, Linux expertise, and hands-on Spring, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes experience. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of software development experience, primarily in Java backend/server development.
• Ability to design, build and maintain complex application frameworks and integrations.
• Strong background in Linux environments.
• Experience with Jenkins CI/CD in cloud-hosted pipelines.
• Experience with Hadoop/HBase big data analytics and/or database software development.
• Experience with Java 8, Spring Framework, Kafka Streams, and OpenAPI.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes deployment architectures and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Java applications.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Monitor system performance and observability using Cloud Native standards and toolsets.

Skills

Java backend

Linux environment

Spring Framework

Kafka Streams

OpenAPI

Hadoop/HBase big data

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

About the job Senior Software Engineer (Java)

About the company: Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to expand their R&D team in Kuala Lumpur. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development, and release of new application services and functions to support their customers' business processes. We seek an enthusiastic Java developer who can analyze complex issues and create performant and flexible software.This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to join the APAC HQ of a fast-growing Silicon Valley company, with a very attractive offering package. This is a hybrid position based in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Java applications.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability through code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Monitor system performance and Observability using Cloud Native standards and toolsets.

Key Qualifications:

• Min. 5+ years of software development experience mostly working in Java as a backend or Server developer.
• Can design, build & maintain complex application frameworks & applications that integrate multiple disparate computing elements/systems.
• A strong background of development in a Linux environment.
• Experience with Cloud-hosted CI / CD build trains like Jenkins
• Experience with HADOOP / HBASE big data analytics andor database software development.
• Experience with Java 8 functional style programming using Spring Framework, Kafka Streams, and OpenAPI.
• Experience with Docker and K8s deployment architectures & toolsets.