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
Java Backend Engineer – Cloud Microservices | Flexible Work
Java backend developer on Standard Chartered's Trade IT Development Team in Kuala Lumpur, building cloud microservices, turning user stories into robust software, and coaching Scrum practices alongside Product Owners in a hybrid, flexible-work setup.
Backend Developer (Mid-Senior) | .NET Core & Cloud APIs
Spolith Sdn Bhd is hiring a mid-senior backend developer in Kuala Lumpur to design, build, and maintain cloud-based backend services and APIs, with emphasis on data modeling, secure authentication, and message-driven architectures. The core stack is .NET Core/ASP.NET Core with C#, PostgreSQL or SQL Server, plus NoSQL such as DynamoDB or MongoDB.
Senior Java Backend Engineer - Spring Boot, Hybrid
Senior backend engineer building scalable Java/Spring Boot services in a hybrid Kuala Lumpur role. Day to day they translate business requirements into designs, lead design discussions, support SDLC adherence, and ship well-tested software using Docker/Kubernetes with a TDD/BDD culture.
Go Backend Engineer for Scalable Cloud Services
Kuala Lumpur role (via recruiter Primeworq) building a cloud-native backend team from scratch: designing APIs, data models, and scalable Go services for international clients, with CI/CD and automated testing. Core stack is Go, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Couchbase.
Go Backend Engineer for Scalable Microservices
Design, build, and optimize scalable Go microservices and high-throughput REST APIs on AWS in a fintech environment. Day-to-day involves distributed systems work, SQL/NoSQL data access, containers, and cloud deployments with a focus on production performance and reliability.
.NET 8 Backend Engineer — Cloud Solutions
Backend engineer on Deloitte Southeast Asia's Engineering, AI & Data team in Kuala Lumpur, designing and delivering backend solutions, APIs, and cloud-native services with .NET 8 in an agile setting for client projects across industries.
Backend Engineer (App Engineering)
Design, build, and operate scalable backend systems for PayNet (Payments Network Malaysia), the national payments infrastructure behind DuitNow, FPX, and JomPAY. Day to day: developing APIs and backend services in Java/Golang/Python/Node.js, optimising databases, troubleshooting production issues, and applying security best practices.
Go Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs on AWS & Kubernetes
Backend engineer designing and implementing scalable services and APIs in Go, deployed on AWS and Kubernetes with Couchbase as the data store. Day to day involves owning APIs, contributing to distributed systems, and ensuring production reliability while collaborating with product and engineering teams.
Backend Engineer - Go, AWS, Kubernetes & Kafka
Design, develop, deploy, and operate scalable backend services on AWS using Go, Kubernetes, Kafka, and relational/NoSQL databases. You'll own high-throughput production systems from design through production, delivering maintainable, well-tested software.
Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs & Production Systems
Backend engineer at Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) designing, building, and operating scalable backend systems and production-grade APIs, with ownership of performance, security, and reliability. Core stack experience expected in Java, Golang, Python, or Node.js.
Senior Java Spring Boot Backend Engineer (Malaysia On-site)
Kamlax Global Technologies in Malaysia is hiring a Senior Java Spring Boot Backend Engineer to design, build, and optimize enterprise microservices and RESTful APIs, focusing on scalable backend systems, API security, and AI data processing. It is an on-site, full-time role working with cross-functional Agile teams.
Go Backend Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Hybrid KL
Backend engineer at Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur who designs, deploys, and operates scalable Go services on AWS using Kubernetes, Kafka, and Couchbase, with a focus on throughput, scaling, and reliability. Permanent hybrid role based in Bangsar South with 3 days work-from-home.
Senior Mobile & Backend Engineer, Web3 Fintech & Payments
Senior engineer at GBCI Ventures designing, building, and scaling mobile apps and backend systems with a Web3, finance, and payments focus. You own features end-to-end, ensuring security, reliability, and fintech compliance, working closely with founders from Kuala Lumpur.
Backend Developer (Golang)
Backend engineer at Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur designing, building, and operating high-throughput Go services on AWS — using Kubernetes, Kafka, and relational/NoSQL (Couchbase) databases — including autoscaling, event-driven pipelines, observability, and production incident response. Permanent, hybrid role (3 days WFH), open to all nationalities.
Backend Engineer (App Engineering)
Backend engineer at PayNet, Malaysia's national payments network, designing, building, and operating scalable backend systems, APIs, and database schemas from Kuala Lumpur. Works with Java, Golang, Python, or Node.js, with emphasis on reliability, security, and performance in production.
Java Backend Developer
Backend Java developer on Standard Chartered's Trade IT Development team in Kuala Lumpur, translating user stories into trade-finance software using Java, Spring Boot microservices, Kafka, and SQL/NoSQL databases, delivered via Agile/Scrum with attention to risk, AML and regulatory compliance.
Golang Backend Engineer – Scalable Microservices & Cloud
On-site backend engineering role in Kuala Lumpur (hired via recruiter Talent Porter for an unnamed client) developing, operating, and improving scalable Golang backend services. Day-to-day work centers on APIs, microservices, event-driven processing, databases, and cloud infrastructure with a focus on performance and reliability at scale.
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer placed via Glints for a client team in Kuala Lumpur: designs, builds, and maintains Node.js/Nest.js microservices on AWS, with SQL/NoSQL data storage and CI/CD pipelines, while mentoring junior engineers. Fluent Mandarin and English are required.
Senior Backend Engineer (Mandarin Speaker)
Senior backend engineer (Mandarin speaker) at Glints working for a client team in Kuala Lumpur, designing and maintaining scalable Node.js/Nest.js microservices on AWS. Day to day: integrating with frontend, managing SQL/NoSQL data stores, building CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers.