Senior Backend Software Developer
Summary
Senior backend developer (hybrid remote/onsite in Kuala Lumpur) building scalable, high-throughput PHP/Laravel services and REST APIs on MySQL, with queues, caching, microservices, and Docker, plus production support. Role serves iGaming clients of Aiodin Tech; Malaysian nationals with Mandarin required; MYR 7,000–9,000/month.
Company Background
Hiring Company: Aiodin Tech Sdn Bhd
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Industry: IT Solutions / iGaming Technology Services
Aiodin Tech is an IT agency providing solution-oriented services, focusing on IT infrastructure, project management, operations, and network solutions. The company mainly serves clients within the iGaming industry.
Specific client and brand information will remain Private & Confidential (P&C) during the recruitment process.
Employment Details
- Position: Senior Backend Software Developer
- Career Level: Senior
- Work arrangement: (Remote Working + Onsite In Office)
- Work Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Nationality: Malaysian only
- Language: Mandarin & English
- Salary: MYR 7,000–9,000/month
- Payment: MYR via local bank transfer
- Working Days: Monday–Friday
- Working Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Standby: May be required when necessary
- Interview Process: 1 round + assessment
- Benefits: Annual bonus, internet allowance, birthday benefit
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems.
The role will work closely with technical and product teams on backend architecture, API development, system integrations, performance optimization, and production support.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, high-throughput RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Develop end-to-end backend features using PHP and Laravel.
- Participate in system architecture and technical solution design.
- Design and implement asynchronous workflows, queues, caching, and event-driven systems.
- Develop and maintain microservices and system integrations.
- Work closely with Product, Frontend, QA, and other technical teams.
- Participate in technical planning and development estimation.
- Conduct code reviews and support/mentor other developers where required.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
- Optimize system reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Work with Docker and modern development/deployment environments.
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools where appropriate.
Requirements
- Around 5+ years of backend software development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with PHP and Laravel.
- Strong knowledge of MySQL.
- Solid experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
- Experience building scalable backend applications and services.
- Good understanding of microservices architecture.
- Experience with asynchronous queues, caching, and event-driven architecture.
- Strong problem-solving and production troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working with Docker.
- Experience with Kafka, ClickHouse, FastAPI, or Elasticsearch is an advantage.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools is an advantage.
- Previous technical leadership or mentoring experience is an advantage.
- Mandarin communication skills required.
- Good English communication skills.