Java Developer (Spring Boot)
About Us
Tentacle Tech is an IT and software development consulting company serving some of Malaysia's largest enterprises. We deliver technology solutions, software development services, and IT consulting across multiple industries. We are looking for a talented professional to join our growing team.
The Role
Are you a hands-on Spring Boot engineer who enjoys building enterprise-grade applications and helping others grow? We are hiring two Java / Full Stack Developers for a 12-month onsite contract within the finance sector. You will design, develop and maintain scalable, secure applications, take part in solution design, and help drive engineering best practices across the team. Both local and expat candidates are welcome to apply.
What You'll Do
• Design, develop, test and deploy high-quality Java applications and microservices
• Write clean, maintainable and efficient code following best practices, and enhance existing systems by resolving defects
• Contribute to technical design discussions and solution architecture, focusing on scalability, performance, security and maintainability
• Produce design documents, sequence diagrams and API specifications when required
• Work with CI/CD pipelines, implement automated tests and support deployments across environments
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews and collaborate with product owners, business analysts, QA and DevOps teams
• Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root cause analysis and optimise application performance and reliability
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technology field
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Spring Boot experience, with strong proficiency in Java 8+ and the Spring Framework
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices and distributed systems
• Familiarity with JPA/Hibernate and relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and tools such as Git, Maven/Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift
• Strong grasp of secure coding and application security principles (OWASP)
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging and communication skills
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• 12-month contract opportunity with exposure to enterprise-scale finance projects
• Open to both local and expat candidates
• Continuous learning, training and mentorship
• A supportive team and opportunities for career progression
How to Apply
Apply now with your latest CV, or reach out to our recruitment team to learn more.