Backend Jobs in Malaysia
There are 326 open Backend jobs in Malaysia on freehire right now. 109 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, java and rest.
Most requested skills
- api 60%
- java 38%
- rest 36%
- microservices 35%
- cloud 33%
- aws 29%
- ci-cd 27%
- sql 25%
How the work is done
- Onsite 47 · 14%
- Hybrid 30 · 9%
- Remote 18 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 44% of the 9 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 129
- Lead 22
- Junior 10
- Middle 7
- Principal 5
- Staff 2
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 24
- 501-1000 employees 11
- 11-50 employees 1
- 51-200 employees 1
Senior .NET Backend Engineer for Scalable APIs
Senior .NET backend developer in Kuala Lumpur who designs, builds, and maintains scalable APIs and services using C#, ASP.NET Core, and SQL Server, collaborating with frontend teams and stakeholders with a focus on code quality, security, and testing.
Associate Back-end Software Engineer
The opportunity This position is accountable to provide production support promptly to ensure smooth running of business, develop application based on the requirements provided by users and delivered all tasks assigned…
Senior Java Backend Engineer - High-Performance Systems
Hyppies Pte. Ltd. seeks a hands-on Senior Java Backend Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to design scalable services, optimize SQL queries, and resolve performance bottlenecks in high-traffic systems, while upholding reliability through testing, code reviews, and architectural improvements.
Senior Backend Engineer (Java)
Senior Java backend engineer in Kuala Lumpur focused on performance and scalability: building and tuning Spring Boot REST APIs, eliminating bottlenecks in code, SQL, and architecture, and keeping systems reliable under high traffic and transaction volumes. Open only to candidates in Malaysia with permanent working rights.
Senior Java Backend Engineer - Integrations & Distributed Systems
A senior Java/J2EE backend engineer at LAVU TECH SOLUTIONS in Kuala Lumpur will drive integration projects across internal and external systems, working with Oracle DB and modern API authentication. Day to day involves coding integrations, writing unit tests, contributing documentation, and collaborating with teams and third-party applications.
Senior Backend Engineer – C# & API Powerhouse
Senior backend engineer at CUCKOO International (MAL) Berhad in Shah Alam, Malaysia, designing and maintaining scalable backend services and high-performance APIs with C# and ASP.NET for web and mobile apps, working Agile alongside product and design teams.
AI-Driven Backend Engineer for Fintech Platforms
CoinWorldCap is hiring a backend engineer to design and scale distributed backend systems and AI-assisted tooling for fintech platforms. Day to day: building scalable services, securing APIs, and optimizing data pipelines while collaborating with LLM-assisted coding agents for rapid prototyping.
Software Engineer (Backend)
Backend engineer at Runjian's newly launched ASEAN AI Innovation Centre in Kuala Lumpur, building APIs, business logic, and customer data pipelines (SCADA/EMS/inverter connectors) for AI products in energy and education. AI-first team: you code hands-on while supervising AI coding agents like Claude Code and Cursor.
Java Backend Developer
Salary: RM 7,000 – RM 8,000 per month Java Backend Developer Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Employment Type: Contract – 12 Months (Extendable) Experience: 5–8 Years Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Java…
Senior Backend Engineer
First Circle is an SME-focused, credit-centric, and multi-product NeoBank in SE Asia which is fast-growing (>100%), profitable, and internationalising soon. We started life as an SME lender in the Philippines in 2016…
Go Backend Engineer — Scalable Microservices & AWS
Backend engineer building scalable Go microservices on AWS, working with distributed systems, REST APIs, and database optimization for high-throughput systems. Requires 3+ years of hands-on development experience.
Senior Backend Engineer — AI-Enabled, Secure Enterprise APIs
Senior backend engineer at Standard Chartered in Kuala Lumpur building scalable in-house enterprise applications with AI capabilities — integrating LLM and RAG patterns and agent workflows while ensuring governance, security, and observability across the bank's systems.
Backend Developer
Salary: RM 3,500 – RM 4,500 per month About the role Develop and maintain the backend of our platform, collaborating with product and engineering teams to design and implement new features and improvements while…
Senior Backend Developer (PHP Laravel)
Salary: RM 7,000 – RM 9,000 per month About the role We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs using Laravel. The ideal candidate…
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Get to Know the Team The Fulfilment tech family is one of the most important pillars ensuring Grab to out-serve our customers and partners in different businesses and marketplaces across Southeast Asia. We are working…
Back End Developer (PHP Laravel)
Salary: RM 5,000 – RM 7,000 per month Junior Back-End Developer (PHP Laravel) Type: Permanent Work Mode: Hybrid Work Days: Monday – Friday Work Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Maluri, Sunway Velocity Project: IT…
Senior Back-End Developer
Responsibilities: Review backend requirements involving: multi-service systems REST APIs data ingesting modules integration with external/legacy systems scheduled jobs or background processing Analyse API…
Java Developer (Backend)
Lead Backend Developer Experience Level: 5-7 Years Location: Kuala Lumpur Employment Type: Contract Job Summary We are looking for a skilled Java Developer (Backend) to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal…