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Java Backend Developer
Role summary
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The Java Backend Developer will design, develop, test and maintain scalable backend services for Standard Chartered’s digital banking platforms. Requirements typically include strong Java and Spring Boot experience, knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, SQL databases, unit testing, version control and CI/CD practices. Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerisation, messaging systems and Agile delivery is advantageous. The candidate is expected to write clean, secure and maintainable code, troubleshoot production issues, contribute to technical design, collaborate with product and engineering teams, and follow banking standards for risk, security and compliance. Good communication, problem-solving ability and a willingness to learn are important.
Can I work in Malaysia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employment Pass with a Bank Negara letter; RM 5,000+ basic (about USD 1,150) after a 14-day MYFutureJobs advert (exempt at RM 15,000+); 10 years from RM 10,000.
Before you apply: Dealing, advising and senior roles usually need a regulator's licence or approval, which checks your honesty, skills and finances. Ask if your job does.
Watch for: Only basic pay counts towards the RM 5,000 floor, not allowances; from 1 January 2027 EP II and III applications need a succession plan to train a Malaysian.
Official source: Expatriate Services Division: ESD Online Guidebook 2025. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malaysia
Usual for Banking jobs in Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not provided; senior expats may get a housing allowance |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer usually pays the pass fees (about RM 330 to 480) and any levy; relocation money for senior hires only |
| Flights | Not standard; senior packages may add a joining flight and home leave |
| Contract | Fixed term tied to the pass, up to 5 years each; EP I and II capped at 10 years, EP III at 5 (June 2026) |
| Leave | Peninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law) |
| Income tax | Flat 30% until 182 days in a year, then 0% to 30%; EPF pension 2% + 2% is mandatory since October 2025 |
| Health cover | Work-injury and invalidity cover via SOCSO (by law); no public health cover; employers add private insurance |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group headquartered in London, with a strong presence across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The bank provides retail, commercial, corporate, institutional and wealth-management services to individuals, businesses and financial institutions. Malaysia is an important market and technology hub for the group, supporting digital banking, operations, technology and global business functions. Standard Chartered invests heavily in modern engineering practices, automation, cybersecurity and cloud-enabled platforms. Its technology teams work in cross-functional, multicultural environments and help deliver secure digital products for customers worldwide. Employees generally operate within structured governance and regulatory frameworks, while also using Agile methods to improve products and services. The organisation offers opportunities to work on large-scale financial systems and gain experience in international banking, although roles may involve demanding delivery schedules and strict controls.