Senior Specialist, Java Developer

TNG Digital; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Extra leave for family and caregiving

Monthly lifestyle allowance via TNG eW

Long-term rewards for contributions

Mobile and broadband reimbursement

Discounts and wellness perks

Job summary

TNG Digital, part of TNG Digital Group in Kuala Lumpur, is seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Lead to drive CI/CD, mentor a team of 3–5 developers, and ensure high-performance, scalable fintech applications.

You will shape architecture with cross-functional teams, optimize systems, and implement robust testing to maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/SE/IT or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of Java development experience, building scalable, high-performance apps.
• Proven experience leading development teams or mentoring juniors.
• Hands-on performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting in high-throughput environments.
• Experience in fintech or financial applications is highly desirable.
• Strong Java and Spring/Spring Boot proficiency.
• Solid OOP and design pattern knowledge.
• Experience with microservices and RESTful API development.
• Proficient in SQL/NoSQL and ORM frameworks like Hibernate/MyBatis.
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of PCI-DSS and regulatory compliance is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive CI/CD and development of backend applications.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3 to 5 developers.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of systems.
• Maintain and enhance critical modules for reliability and scalability.
• Conduct system analysis and implement robust solutions.
• Develop comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality.
• Promote communication within team and with other departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Identify and mitigate design and development risks.
• Design and implement system architecture per requirements.
• Provide innovative solutions to evolving business needs.

Skills

Java

Spring

Microservices

REST API

Team Leadership

Performance Tuning

Fintech Experience

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Databases

Hibernate/MyBatis

JUnit/TestNG/Mockito

Frontend (Vue.js/Flutter)

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Hibernate/MyBatis

Job description

At TNG Digital, part of TNG Digital Group, we build the tech behind TNG eWallet, one of Malaysia’s most used apps for payments and everyday life.

Millions of people rely on us daily, not just to pay, but to manage money, access financial services, and get things done faster and simpler.

Behind it all is a team that likes to question how things are done, move quickly, and try new ideas. If you enjoy solving real problems and seeing your work used at scale, you will feel right at home here.

What You’ll Do

• Drive the continuous integration and development of backend applications.
• Lead and mentor a team of 3 to 5 developers to achieve project and organizational objectives.
• Ensure the system’s performance, quality, and responsiveness are maintained at optimal levels.
• Maintain and enhance critical business modules, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Conduct thorough system analysis and implement robust solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration within the development team and with other departments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve project issues.
• Identify and mitigate risks during the design and development phases.
• Design and implement system architecture in line with business and technical requirements.
• Provide innovative solutions to meet evolving business needs and improve system efficiency.
• The duties and responsibilities of the Employee outlined herein may be subject to change and the Employee may be required to perform additional tasks as deemed necessary by the Company.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Certifications in Java, Cloud Computing or related technologies are a plus. Experiences:
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Java development, with a focus on building and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications.
• Proven experience in leading development teams or mentoring junior developers.
• Hands‑on experience with performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting in a high‑throughput environment.
• Experience working in the fintech industry or on financial applications is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Java-based frameworks (e.g. Spring, Spring Boot).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API development.
• Proficiency in database technologies (e.g. SQL, NoSQL databases) and ORM frameworks like Hibernate or MyBatis.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g. JUnit, TestNG, Mockito).
• Familiarity with front‑end technologies (e.g. Vue.js, Flutter) is a plus.
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI), containerization & orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (e.g. Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is a plus.
• Understanding of security best practices and regulatory compliance in the fintech industry (e.g. PCI-DSS, RMiT).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable software.
• Analytical and Detail-Oriented: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Problem Solver: Proactively identifies and solves complex problems.
• Team Player: Works well with others and fosters a collaborative environment.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Self-Motivated: Driven to learn, grow, and take initiative.
• Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Accountable: Takes responsibility for actions and learns from mistakes.
• Customer-Focused: Prioritizes user experience and customer satisfaction.

What You Get

Work your way

• Medical coverage, with option to include dependants
• Extra leave for family and caregiving needs

Rewards that grow with you

• Monthly lifestyle allowance via TNG eWallet
• Long-term rewards for your contributions

Everyday support

• Mobile and broadband reimbursement
• Discounts and wellness perks

What it’s like to work here

We care about people who take ownership, speak up, and want to make things better. Titles matter less than impact. Good ideas can come from anyone.

You will be working with people who are curious, practical, and not afraid to challenge each other in a good way.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.