Senior Software Engineer (Support/Maintenance)

Salt; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is hiring Senior Software Engineers (Support & Maintenance) in Kuala Lumpur for a night shift, starting at 4pm. You will support and maintain a wide range of internal applications, including legacy systems, and write code mainly in Java and C++.

Jira workflows guide ticketing and upgrades as you learn each system to build mastery. We seek strong Java and C++ skills, a proactive, independent mindset, and a keen ability to prioritise tasks within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong coding skills in Java and C++.
• Willingness to learn legacy systems and tackle complex troubleshooting challenges.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Independent, proactive and able to prioritise tasks effectively within the team.
• Experience with Jira or ticketing systems would be valuable.
• A stable work history is critical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain a wide range of internal applications including legacy and in-house systems.
• Troubleshoot, fix bugs and implement upgrades while learning each system's framework.
• Write code mainly using Java and C++.
• Follow Jira workflows for ticketing, prioritization, and system updates.
• Continuously learn by supporting and maintaining each system to steadily build mastery.

Skills

Java

C++

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Learning agility

Tools

Jira

Job description

Are you a night owl? Then this role was made for you! Why drag yourself through the morning traffic when your day can start at 4pm? You can enjoy quiet mornings at your own pace and evenings where you will be collaborating with colleagues in a role that not only challenges you but exposes you to a vast range of systems and technologies.

We are hiring Senior Software Engineers (Support & Maintenance) to join a global technology organisation supporting a wide variety of internal applications that consists of legacy systems built over the past 20+ years to modern platforms. This is a hands-on and problem-solving role where your engineering skills will multiply as you start mastering system after system.

Key responsibilities

Support and maintain a wide range of internal applications which includes legacy and in-house systems. Troubleshoot, fix bugs and implement upgrades while learning each system's framework Writing code mainly using Java and C++ Follow Jira workflows for ticketing, prioritization, and system updates. Continuously learn by supporting and maintaining each system to steadily build mastery.

What we are looking for

Strong coding skills in Java and C++ and exposure to other languages would be a plus. Willingness and curiosity to learn legacy systems and tackle complex troubleshooting challenges. Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail. Independent, proactive and able to prioritise tasks effectively within the team. Experience with Jira or ticketing systems would be valuable. A stable work history is critical for this role.

If you thrive on independence, love hands-on engineering and want a role where your skills can keep growing for years then this is your opportunity.

At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do.

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.