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Back-end Developer (Java & Spring Boot)

Summary

Build and maintain scalable back-end services in Java/Spring Boot, PostgreSQL and AWS, deploying via Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.

We are seeking a mid-senior Back-end Developer (Java & Spring Boot) to join our team in Malaysia. Join us as a Java/Kotlin Software Engineer. You will design, develop and maintain scalable back-end services while supporting cloud-based deployments. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will leverage Java, Spring Boot and PostgreSQL to deliver high-quality software solutions. Bring your back-end expertise to build reliable, business‑critical applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
  • Manage data persistence, storage and integration requirements using PostgreSQL and Amazon S3
  • Build scalable, reliable and maintainable back-end components for business‑critical applications
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver new features and enhancements
  • Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, debugging and performance optimization
  • Support continuous integration and continuous deployment practices using GitHub Actions
  • Operate within containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes to ensure code quality
  • Support application monitoring and issue investigation utilizing platforms like Datadog

Requirements

  • Proven experience in back-end development using Java and Spring Boot, or strong proficiency in Kotlin
  • Hands‑on experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize object storage or file storage services like Amazon S3
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, back-end service design and application integration
  • Track record of success in version control and collaborative development using GitHub
  • History of success in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues
  • Clear communication skills with the confidence to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • No visa sponsorship available

Nice to have

  • Experience with cloud-based application deployment on AWS and CI/CD pipelines
  • Background in container orchestration frameworks or front-end development with Angular and TypeScript
  • Exposure to application monitoring platforms and code security scanning tools like SonarQube

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