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Summary

Backend Engineer in Kuala Lumpur who designs, builds, and maintains scalable backend services and APIs, optimizes performance, and implements security measures. Requires 3+ years of backend experience with languages like Python, Java, Node.js, or Go, plus SQL/NoSQL databases and RESTful API design; cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus.

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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in backend development.

Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).

Experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and ORMs.

Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Requirement

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in backend development.
  • Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go).
  • Experience with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and ORMs.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibility

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in relevant programming languages.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Implement security and data protection measures.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.

Benefits

  • EPF
  • SOCSO
  • Annual Leave
  • Medical Leave
  • Health Insurance

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