Axiata Digital Labs

Senior Software Engineer - Java (Fintech)

Axiata Digital Labs  •  Colombo, LK (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain
    scalable and secure banking and fintech applications
  • Write high-quality, secure
    code following best practices and standards (e.g., OWASP)
  • Contribute to system design,
    including microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures
  • Integrate with core banking
    systems, payment networks, and third-party services
  • Collaborate with
    cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical
    solutions
  • Participate in the full SDLC:
    design, development, testing, and deployment
  • Ensure system performance,
    reliability, and availability through monitoring and optimization
  • Follow Agile practices
    including sprint planning, code reviews, and CI/CD
  • Maintain technical
    documentation for systems and integrations
  • Identify and implement
    improvements to enhance performance, security, and user experience

Person Specifications

Qualifications and Experiences

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer
    Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant
    industry experience

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Core Java (OOP, data types,
    immutability, string handling)
  • Proficiency in Java, Spring
    Boot, WebFlux, and Microservices architecture
  • Experience with event-driven
    systems (e.g., Kafka)
  • Solid understanding of API design
    and backend development
  • Basic to intermediate front-end
    knowledge (React.js or Angular) is an advantage
  • Strong understanding of data
    structures, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques
  • Hands-on experience with relational
    databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB)
  • Knowledge of SQL, schema
    design, and query optimization
  • Familiarity with cloud
    platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with DevOps
    practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Understanding of secure
    coding practices and compliance standards (e.g., OWASP, PCI)
  • Ability to clearly explain
    technical projects and solutions

Domain and Industry Knowledge

  • Exposure to banking and
    fintech domains,
    including payment systems and digital banking
  • Understanding of regulatory
    and compliance standards (e.g., PCI, open banking)
  • Experience in digital
    transformation initiatives is an added advantage

Soft Skills and Competencies

  • Strong communication and
    articulation skills
  • Excellent analytical,
    problem-solving, and debugging abilities
  • Ability to work
    collaboratively in cross-functional teams
  • Strong time management and
    attention to detail
  • Adaptability to learn new
    technologies and tools, including AI-assisted development
  • Adherence to organizational
    information security policies and standards

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Axiata Digital Labs

About Axiata Digital Labs

Axiata Digital Labs is an innovative software service provider, offering telco-focused digital and IT services and solutions that enable individuals, startups and enterprises.

With over 1200 professionals spread across 7 countries, we help global customers in the space of telecommunications, digital services & financial services. Our convergent digital design experiences, innovative platforms and reusable assets connect numerous technologies to deliver tangible business value and experience to our customers.

Axiata Digital Labs is the technology hub of Axiata Group Berhad Malaysia which is one of the leading groups in telecommunication in Asia.

In pursuit of Axiata’s vision to be a New Generation Digital Champion, Axiata Digital Labs positions itself as a key driver to deliver a range of innovative telecommunication products and services.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Colombo, LK
Year Founded
2019
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