Senior Software Engineer

Yonyou (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding high-tech company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Senior Java Developer to lead the design and development of large-scale enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of backend development experience, expertise in Java and Spring technologies, and a strong ability to handle complex technical challenges. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for advancement, and direct collaboration with top tech teams in China.

Benefits

Highly competitive senior-level salary

Annual bonus

Clear promotion path to Tech Lead / Architect roles

Direct collaboration with top tech teams in China

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on backend development experience, ideally in Java.
• Proven experience in designing and building large-scale enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain microservices using Java / Spring Boot / Spring Cloud.
• Implement high-performance APIs and distributed services.
• Optimize systems for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)

Problem-solving

SQL

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MySQL

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

We are a rapidly expanding high-tech company from China, playing a significant role in the global market. In Kuala Lumpur, we are not just setting up an office; we are building a center of technical excellence with a diverse and inclusive culture. Now, we are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Java Developer to lead the design and development of large-scale, high-performance distributed systems. You will take ownership of complex technical challenges, mentor junior engineers, and shape the architecture of mission-critical enterprise applications.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive senior-level salary and annual bonus.
• Opportunity to design complex enterprise systems used across global markets.
• Clear promotion path to Tech Lead / Architect roles.
• Direct collaboration with top tech teams in China and exposure to advanced engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain microservices using Java / Spring Boot / Spring Cloud.
• Implement high-performance APIs, distributed services and middleware integrations.
• Write clean, maintainable and testable code following engineering best practices.
• Participate in solution design, technical review, and architecture discussions.
• Optimize systems for scalability, reliability and performance.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Work with QA to maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work closely with Product Managers and QA across Malaysia and China.
• Help build engineering culture, development standards and technical guidelines in the KL center.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on backend development experience, ideally in Java.
• Proven experience in designing and building large-scale enterprise systems.

Skills

• Deep understanding of OOAD and common design patterns; strong system design capabilities.
• Strong expertise in Spring, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, MyBatis, and understanding of their internal mechanisms.
• Proficient in relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle), with solid SQL and tuning experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, capable of independently handling complex issues.
• Strong ownership, leadership, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Preferred

• Experience in ERP software architecture and domain modeling.

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