Software Engineer - Chinese speaking

YONYOU; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding high-tech company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Java Developer to lead design and development of large-scale distributed systems. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years experience in backend development, specifically in Java, and a strong understanding of software engineering principles. This role includes mentoring junior engineers, optimizing systems, and ensuring production readiness, offering a competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive senior-level salary

Annual bonus

Clear promotion path to Tech Lead / Architect roles

Collaboration with top tech teams in China

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 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 middleware integrations.
• Mentor junior developers and lead technical reviews.
• Collaborate with Product Managers across Malaysia and China.

Skills

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD)

Spring and Spring Boot

Relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Java

Spring MVC

MyBatis

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

Core Backend Development

• 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
• Contribute to database schema design and caching strategies (MySQL / Redis / Kafka)
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Work with QA to maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure service monitoring, observability and production readiness (Grafana/Prometheus)
• 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 in English and Mandarin.

Preferred

• Experience in ERP software architecture and domain modeling.
• Experience in localized product development for APAC regions.
• Ability to drive architectural decisions and lead technical transformations.