# Java Backend Developer at Encora

Java Backend Developer at Encora in Kuala Lumpur. Posted November 18, 2025.

- Company: Encora
- Location: Kuala Lumpur
- Experience: 5+ years
- Posted: 2025-11-18
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/encora10/jobs/4984826007
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/java-backend-developer-encora-cbj17d

## 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.

**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.

 

**About Encora**

Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality