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Senior Backend Engineer, NodeJs

Bjak · Engineering
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Malaysiafull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Build scalable, reliable backend systems and APIs using Node.js to support financial and insurance services across Southeast Asia at BJAK.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Node.js and modern frameworks (e.g., NestJS, ExpressJS, GraphQL).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new features and drive technical decisions.
  • Ensure production systems are scalable, stable, and secure, with strong monitoring and alerting in place.
  • Refactor legacy systems for performance, maintainability, and clarity.
  • Lead and participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
  • Support integration, deployment, and post-release debugging to ensure system reliability.
  • Help define and uphold backend engineering best practices across the team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of full-time experience in backend engineering roles.
  • Strong proficiency in Node.js, with practical experience using frameworks like NestJS, ExpressJS, or GraphQL.
  • Solid knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, MySQL, or similar.
  • Familiarity with tools like Postman, Selenium, Cypress, or Puppeteer.
  • A strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
  • Clear, professional communication and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team.
  • Based in Malaysia and open to hybrid work.

Skills

Required:Node.jsDatabasesAPI Development

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Hybrid work flexibility - remote convenience with in-office collaboration.
  • Autonomy and ownership from day one.
  • Exposure to large-scale, production-grade systems used by millions.
  • Fast-paced growth environment with strong engineering mentorship.
  • A team that values impact, speed, and continuous improvement.
Last updated Dec 6, 2025. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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