Java Backend Developer at Encora

, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring Boot, API Development, Microservices, Backend Development, Relational Databases, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Git, JUnit, Technical Documentation, UNIX, Linux, Agile, Collaboration, Security

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Responsibilities Participate in the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions, leveraging deep proficiency in Java. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—product managers, designers, and fellow developers—to translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and deliver innovative solutions. Contribute to the architectural design of backend applications, ensuring scalability, modularity, maintainability, and optimized performance. Take ownership of the complete software development lifecycle—from concept and design to development, testing, and deployment—ensuring the delivery of high-quality software within established timelines. Build robust APIs, microservices, and server-side logic using Java and Spring Boot, following best practices and coding standards. Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, reliability, and system stability. Ensure security and compliance of software applications by adhering to industry standards and established security protocols. Participate actively in Agile processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, contributing to efficient and transparent team collaboration. Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, design decisions, APIs, and code to support knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability. Requirements Need to Know / Need to Be Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with strong proficiency in Java, including core concepts, advanced features, and best development practices. Hands-on expertise in backend development using Java/Spring Boot, including API development, microservices, and server-side architecture. Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, including schema design, queries, and performance tuning. Proficiency with Git for version control, branching strategies, and collaborative development. Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit for ensuring high code quality. Ability to produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation for code, APIs, and development processes. Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments, along with basic system administration skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, enabling effective teamwork with cross-functional stakeholders. Good to Have Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes). Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Background in fintech product development or knowledge of financial services technologies.

Responsibilities

The Java Backend Developer will participate in the design, development, and deployment of software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications. They will take ownership of the software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality software delivery and contributing to the architectural design of backend applications.