Backend Developer

If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us…We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Java Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance server-side applications. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep expertise in Java and related enterprise technologies to drive technical decision-making, mentor junior team members, and ensure the entire backend architecture meets performance, security, and reliability standards.Below are the required JD:> Deep understanding of Core Java (including Java 8+ features, memory management, and concurrency/multithreading)> Mastery of the Spring Framework (especially Spring Boot for rapid application development). Experience with Hibernate/JPA for ORM> Extensive, hands-on experience with Microservices architecture, design patterns, and inter-service communication> Expertise in RESTful API design and development> Experience with build tools like Maven or Gradle> Working knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)> Lead the design and implementation of new features and complex, high-volume, low-latency applications, ensuring they meet architectural standards> Define and evolve the overall backend architecture, often involving Microservices and distributed systems> Write clean, high-quality, efficient, and testable code using Java> Design and implement robust, secure, and performant RESTful APIs (or sometimes GraphQL) for seamless integration with front-end and third-party systems> Conduct performance tuning and optimization (e.g., JVM tuning, memory management, query optimization) to ensure system scalability> Expertly manage and optimize relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) databases and data modeling> Drive best practices in testing including Unit, Integration, and System Testing (using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito)> Lead and participate in rigorous code reviews, providing constructive and insightful feedback> Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for complex production issues, implementing permanent fixes and preventative measures About Hong Leong BankWe are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.