We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer based in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to join our dynamic consultancy team. You will be mainly responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our software applications. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application; therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well. You are not limited to:
• Design and implement high-performance, scalable, reusable, and robust backend components and APIs for by using NodeJS, Python.
• Work with micro services architecture to break down monolithic systems and scale products.
• Integrate user-facing elements created by Front-end developers with server-side logic, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, DevOps, Product Managers, and QA engineers.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Optimize application performance and resolve complex technical issues by applying programming design patterns.
• Promote best DevOps practices for the team.
• Work in an agile environment, participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Evaluate our architectures and implement improvements that would make Turing proud.
• Create documents so clear, they'll stand the test of time (and tech updates).
• Manage and mentor talented engineers, inspiring innovation and excellence.
Requirements
- Master's or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Backend development with one of following programming languages, such as NodeJS, Python, or Java.
- Hands-on experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
- Proficiency in cloud services like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of Data Dictionaries, Templates, Workflows.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
- Extensive experience with backend development and architecture.
- Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
- Proficient understanding of GIT for versioning.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and optimization skills.
- Startup Spirit: Self-motivated, comfortable in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Good command of spoken & written English, Mandarin. French is great plus.
- A fast learner and able to work independently.
