Full Stack Developer – Java & React (Banking)

Summary

Full Stack Developer building scalable, secure web applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React.js for a banking project in Kuala Lumpur.

Full Stack Developer – Java & React (Banking)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Type: Contract
Experience: 3+ years
Work Schedule: General Shift
Notice Period: 30–45 days
Nationality: Malaysian candidates preferred
Salary: RM 8,000–10,000 per month

Job Summary

We are looking for a versatile and results-driven Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and React.js to join our technology team in Kuala Lumpur.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performing web applications. You will work across both frontend and backend technologies and collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React.js.

Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications.

Build and consume RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.

Collaborate with architects and product owners on scalable and modular system designs.

Translate wireframes and design prototypes into functional UI components.

Work with databases including MSSQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL.

Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

Use testing frameworks such as JUnit.

Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards.

Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers when required.

Participate in Agile activities including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives.

Troubleshoot application issues and implement effective technical solutions.

Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and engineering practices.

Mandatory Skills

3+ years of hands‑on experience in Full Stack Development.

Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.

Strong hands‑on experience with React.js.

Strong understanding of HTML5 and CSS3.

Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.

Experience with MSSQL, PostgreSQL, and/or NoSQL databases.

Knowledge of modern frontend tooling such as Webpack and Babel.

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with microservices architecture.

Experience with event‑driven systems.

Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.

Experience with Figma and understanding of UI/UX flows and component design.

Experience with JUnit, Mockito, or similar testing frameworks.

Understanding of application and software security best practices.

Knowledge of design patterns, clean code, and software architecture principles.

Cloud technology experience is an advantage.

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Assessment Requirement

Candidates will be required to complete Java and React.js assessments.

Please provide the completed assessment results along with the CV during submission.

Nationality

Malaysian nationality is preferred.

Candidates must be based in or willing to work in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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