SQL & Java Developer
Jalan Tun Sambantan, W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Contract
|Job ID 7903|Posted Aug 29, 2025JOB DESCRIPTION
SQL & Java Developer
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled SQL & Java Developer to join our IT team. The role is responsible for the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and alignment with business requirements. This role will also provide technical support, system integration, incident management, and continuous improvement of systems in collaboration with business users and cross-functional IT teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential Technical Skills:
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled SQL & Java Developer to join our IT team. The role is responsible for the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of enterprise applications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and alignment with business requirements. This role will also provide technical support, system integration, incident management, and continuous improvement of systems in collaboration with business users and cross-functional IT teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications, ensuring code quality, scalability, and compliance with best practices.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and provide permanent solutions for Java application issues.
- Stay updated with emerging Java technologies, performing impact assessments where needed.
- Design, maintain, and optimize SQL databases, queries, and stored procedures for reporting, batch processing, and online applications.
- Integrate systems using Java, SQL, APIs, web services, and batch scripting.
- Collaborate with business teams to gather requirements and conduct feasibility analysis.
- Translate functional specifications into technical specifications, impact assessments, and technical documentation.
- Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support user acceptance testing to ensure robust delivery.
- Provide 2nd-level production support and incident management in close collaboration with analysts and external vendors.
- Support IT risk assessments, infrastructure initiatives, and disaster recovery activities.
- Participate in product launches, projects, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Review and enforce adherence to application design best practices and regulatory security guidelines.
- Key Stakeholders: Business Users, Business Analysts, System Analysts, Solution Architects, Technical Vendors, Project Managers
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential Technical Skills:
- Minimum 5–6 years of relevant working experience.
- Strong proficiency in SQL programming and relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL).
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Visual Studio, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
- Proficiency in Java programming with experience in frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, Struts, or Maven.
- Familiarity with modern development and CI/CD tools: Azure, Veracode, Git, JFrog, Eclipse, AppDynamics.
- Experience in application deployment and configuration (including IBM InfoSphere).
- Knowledge of web technologies (batch scripts, APIs, JavaScript, web services).
- Experience with both Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
- Proven ability in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving application issues.
- Knowledge of the Life Insurance domain is an advantage.
- Strategic Thinking: Aligns technical solutions with business strategy.
- Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across teams and vendors.
- Customer Focus: Delivers customer-centric solutions and seamless user experiences.
- Integrity & Accountability: Upholds organizational values and ensures quality delivery.
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.