Job Description

Take your next career step at Vilja, a Swedish leading core banking platform provider.

As a global frontrunner in cloud-native, composable banking technology, we’re on a mission to become number one worldwide.

Join our newly opened global R&D center and ASEAN HQ in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The R&D center will have an “AI-first” focus. The center is located in Malaysia’s new financial hub - the TRX 106 tower in KL.

We are gathering the leading experts from Sweden and Asia to continue to build the best banking technology and support on the market. As part of our Kuala Lumpur team, you are also part of our global team.

Our team in Malaysia is driven, inclusive and growth-minded — we learn from each other and celebrate shared success. At Vilja, we value ambition, collaboration and openness. We believe the best ideas come from teamwork and honest dialogue.

As part of a fast-growing company in ASEAN, you’ll be expected to take initiative, support your colleagues, and contribute to our continuous improvement. We offer a flat, open culture where you’re encouraged to think big and grow with us.

Our R&D center is built to support creative thinking and next-generation solutions that truly make a difference — for banks, their users and society at large.

End-to-End Development

Design and implement solid, scalable, and secure full-stack features using Java 11+ (Spring Framework) and modern frontend frameworks (Svelte/React).

Microservices Architecture

Develop and maintain microservices, ensuring high availability and adherence to modern design patterns.

Database Management

Design and optimize database schemes using PostgreSQL and MongoDB utilizing ORM tools.

DevOps & Infrastructure

Manage deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.

Performance Optimization

Conduct deep-dive application performance analysis and implement optimizations to handle financial transactions.

Collaboration

Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to transform banking requirements into technical solutions.

Job Requirements

• Experience with Banking/FinTech projects or industries
• Experience with DevOps / System Operations
• Expected experience range at least 3-7 years relevant experience
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English required
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and/or Vietnamese is a plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science field
• Solid Java 11+ knowledge
• Practical experience with Spring Framework
• Practical experience with modern front-end JavaScript frameworks, Svelte, React
• Knowledge related to databases (SQL, ORM, NoSQL) and database engines (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Experience with Linux, bash, Docker and Kubernetes
• Good understanding of microservice architecture and design patterns
• Application performance analysis and optimization skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply here:

https://viljasolutions.careers.haileyhr.app/en-GB/job/86e85589-82f5-46e9-abc2-d793acecbced/97dbcdeb-81a5-4871-adce-37c7cb2a8836/17eff383-f0c3-4b6a-99c0-187d2a6c4837

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