Senior Software Engineer Java

Fuku; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to lead the modernization of critical legacy systems. As part of an elite team, you'll introduce best practices and guide a group of engineers toward excellence. Candidates must have proficiency in Java and experience with messaging systems and cloud platforms. Located conveniently at KL Sentral, this role requires in-office work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience as a software engineer.
• Strong understanding of modern Java development practices.

Responsibilities

• Modernize legacy systems.
• Participate in system design, architecture, and DevOps.
• Guide the team toward cleaner, modern codebases.

Skills

Proficient in Java 8 and above

Experience with messaging systems: RabbitMQ, Kafka, or SQS

Familiarity with databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB

Cloud experience: AWS, GCP, or equivalent platforms

Strong background in system design and architecture

DevOps and automation experience, including CI/CD

Exposure to digital transformation projects

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Company Highlights

• Over 10 years of experience in the fintech industry.
• Regulated and trusted by financial institutions worldwide.
• Pioneers in mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions.
• Secured US$30M Series B funding in 2023.
• Rapid growth: expanded from 150+ to 300+ employees in just 2 years.

Your Mission

Join an elite new unit called Component, assembled to execute a high‑stakes operation: modernize and migrate critical legacy systems powering global fintech infrastructure. As part of this task force, you will not only rebuild but also lead the charge in introducing cutting‑edge best practices, uplifting the existing team into a new era of engineering excellence.

Team & Culture

• Be part of a new squad of 6 Advance Engineers.
• Work within a department of 60–70 Java engineers.
• Innovative, proactive, and problem‑solving environment—engineers are empowered to go beyond task execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a major role in modernizing legacy systems.
• Participate in system design, system architecture, and DevOps activities.
• Guide the team toward cleaner, more modern codebases.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Proficient in Java 8 and above.
• Experience with messaging systems: RabbitMQ, Kafka, or SQS.
• Familiarity with databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Cloud experience: AWS, GCP, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong background in system design and architecture.
• DevOps and automation experience, including CI/CD.
• Exposure to digital transformation projects.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Golang or Python.
• Knowledge of event‑driven architecture.

Level

Senior Software Engineer (minimum 4+ years of relevant experience).

Location & Work Arrangement

• KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur (convenient access to MRT).
• 5 days per week in the office.