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[Senior] Software Engineer (Java)

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This job is for a Senior Software Engineer focused on cloud-based applications at a leading financial messaging company. You might like this job because you’ll work on innovative projects, using Java and microservices, while supporting the global economy!

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. 

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.   

We are looking for a skilled and independent Software Engineer with strong experience in developing, operating, and maintaining cloud-based distributed applications to join our team. You will help develop Alliance Cloud and drive its adoption as the default way for customers to interface with SWIFT Messaging.
You will be part of a dynamic, international squad responsible for end-to-end delivery – from design and development to deployment and operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on a mission-critical, highly available system and deepen your expertise in cloud-native technologies for building and running robust distributed platforms.

What to Expect

  • Work on an application distributed across multiple data centers, built on microservices architecture with Apache Kafka for synchronous replication.
  • Use proven technologies such as Java, Apache Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift to deliver 24/7 availability and resiliency.
  • Translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
  • Design, develop, test (including automated unit and integration tests), and support cloud-native applications following DevOps and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Contribute to design and technical decisions, and for senior profiles, provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders across different functions, including product owners, product managers, business analysts, architects, and operations.
  • Contribute to integration and automated testing efforts.
  • Prepare technical documentation and ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Occasionally assist with deployment activities and configuration changes in production.
  • Help resolve issues reported by customers or internal teams, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

What Will Make You Successful?

Relevant Experience

  • Software Engineer: Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Senior Software Engineer: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.

Professional Skills

  • Customer-oriented and quality mindset – delivering true customer value is at the heart of what we do.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills – vocal and proactive in discussions.
  • Collaborative mindset – embrace and enhance the squad way of working.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to execute complex workstreams independently with minimal supervision.
  • Autonomous and adaptable – comfortable with change and technical challenges.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Java and experience in backend development using Java and its ecosystem.
  • Familiarity with Linux OS (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
  • Understanding of event-driven architectures and Apache Kafka.
  • Knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins).

Nice-to-Have (Bonus Skills)

  • SWIFT Alliance products (Alliance Access, Alliance Gateway, Swiftnet Link) knowledge/experience.
  • SWIFT messaging formats knowledge/experience.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures and running distributed systems.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.


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Company Benefits

Flexible Working

Enjoy the freedom to work where and when you’re most productive with our flexible working options.

Competitive Package

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to ensure you feel valued for your contributions.

Healthy Annual Leave Package

Take the time you need to recharge with our generous annual leave allowance

Strong Medical Insurance

Stay covered with comprehensive medical insurance for you and your loved ones.

Competitive Child Leave Policy

We support working parents with a child leave policy designed to help you balance work and family life.

Employee Assistance

Access professional support whenever you need it through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program.


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Swift Support Services Malaysia

Swift is the way the world moves value. We do this every single instant of every single day, right across the world. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands. Swift is unique. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We have constantly...