Senior Java Software Engineer

About the Company

We are a rapidly expanding high-tech company from China, playing a significant role in the global market. In Kuala Lumpur, we are not just setting up an office; we are building a center of technical excellence with a diverse and inclusive culture. Now, We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Java Developer to lead the design and development of large-scale, high-performance distributed systems. You will take ownership of complex technical challenges, mentor junior engineers, and shape the architecture of mission-critical enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Core Backend Development

• Design, develop and maintain microservices using Java / Spring Boot / Spring Cloud
• Implement high-performance APIs, distributed services and middleware integrations
• Write clean, maintainable and testable code following engineering best practices

2. System Design & Architecture

• Participate in solution design, technical review, and architecture discussions
• Optimize systems for scalability, reliability and performance
• Contribute to database schema design and caching strategies (MySQL / Redis / Kafka)

3. Engineering Excellence

• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Work with QA to maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure service monitoring, observability and production readiness

4. Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Managers and QA across Malaysia and China
• Help build engineering culture, development standards and technical guidelines in the KL center

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 6+ years of hands-on backend development experience, ideally in Java.
• Proven experience in designing and building large-scale enterprise systems.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of OOAD and common design patterns; strong system design capabilities.
• Strong expertise in Spring, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, MyBatis, and understanding of their internal mechanisms.
• Proficient in relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle), with solid SQL and tuning experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, capable of independently handling complex issues.
• Strong ownership, leadership, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Preferred:

• Experience in ERP software architecture and domain modeling.
• Experience in localized product development for APAC regions.
• Ability to drive architectural decisions and lead technical transformations.