[Senior] Software Engineer (Java)

SWIFT SUPPORT SERVICES MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial messaging service provider in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer with strong Java skills. You will work on a distributed microservices application, translating business requirements into technical solutions. The role requires a customer-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving skills. Join a diverse team where your unique perspective is valued.

Benefits

Competitive package

Career control

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience for Software Engineer role.
• 5+ years of relevant experience for Senior Software Engineer role.
• Experience in backend development using Java.

Responsibilities

• Work on a distributed application built on microservices architecture.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to design and technical decisions.

Skills

Customer-oriented mindset

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in English

Tools

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Apache Kafka

Linux

CI/CD tools

Job description

About Us

SWIFT is a global member‑owned cooperative and the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services. We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and regulatory compliance. Our messaging platform connects more than 11,000 banking and securities organizations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories.

What to Expect

• Work on an application distributed across multiple data centers, built on microservices architecture with Apache Kafka for synchronous replication.
• Use proven technologies such as Java, Apache Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift to deliver 24/7 availability and resiliency.
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, test (including automated unit and integration tests), and support cloud‑native applications following DevOps and DevSecOps best practices.
• Contribute to design and technical decisions, and for senior profiles, provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders across different functions, including product owners, product managers, business analysts, architects, and operations.
• Contribute to integration and automated testing efforts.
• Prepare technical documentation and ensure high‑quality deliverables.
• Occasionally assist with deployment activities and configuration changes in production.
• Help resolve issues reported by customers or internal teams, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

What Will Make You Successful?

Relevant Experience

• Software Engineer: Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Senior Software Engineer: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.

Professional Skills

• Customer‑oriented and quality mindset – delivering true customer value is at the heart of what we do.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills – vocal and proactive in discussions.
• Collaborative mindset – embrace and enhance the squad way of working.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and ability to execute complex workstreams independently with minimal supervision.
• Autonomous and adaptable – comfortable with change and technical challenges.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Java and experience in backend development using Java and its ecosystem.
• Familiarity with Linux OS (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Understanding of event‑driven architectures and Apache Kafka.
• Knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins).

Nice‑to‑Have (Bonus Skills)

• SWIFT Alliance products (Alliance Access, Alliance Gateway, Swiftnet Link) knowledge/experience.
• SWIFT messaging formats knowledge/experience.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑native architectures and running distributed systems.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.