Senior Full Stack Developer

About The Role

Location: REV Media Group (REV Sponsored)

Employment Type: (Full-time/Contract)

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using Node.js, React, and Next.js. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Bangsar, with flexibility for partial remote work. You will play a key role in developing API-driven platforms, headless CMS integrations, and subscription-based modules, while ensuring performance, security, and operational stability. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, pragmatic, and comfortable owning features end-to-end—from system design to production support.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in full stack web development
Strong hands‑on experience with Node.js
Strong experience with React and Next.js
Solid knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS
Proven experience building and maintaining production‑grade APIs
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Experience working with CMS or content‑driven platforms
Good understanding of web performance, security, and operational best practices
Comfortable working in Linux / server environments
Strong problem‑solving and system design skills
Ability to work independently and mentor junior engineers
Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Proactive mindset toward performance, security, and scalability
Ownership mentality — from design to production

Bonus Points If You Have

Familiarity with TypeScript
Exposure to legacy systems and platform modernisation
Understanding of SEO, analytics, and audience measurement tools (e.g. GA, Chartbeat)
Experience with subscription‑based platforms or media/content systems
Familiarity with cloud‑native architectures
Exposure to event‑driven systems or message queues
Performance tuning and observability experience
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Practical, solution‑oriented mindset
Able to communicate clearly with non‑technical stakeholders
Comfortable working in lean teams with overlapping responsibilities
Able to balance delivery speed, code quality, and platform stability

Key Responsibilities

Web & Frontend Development

Develop and maintain modern web applications using React and Next.js
Implement SSR, SSG, and ISR strategies to support SEO, performance, and scalability
Ensure responsive, mobile‑first design and cross‑browser compatibility
Optimise frontend performance with a strong focus on Core Web Vitals
Collaborate closely with designers and product teams to deliver high‑quality UX

Backend & API Development

Design, build, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs using Node.js
Architect and implement microservices with clear service boundaries
Build and maintain authentication, authorisation, and subscription modules
Integrate third‑party services such as payment gateways, analytics, and external APIs
Write backend scripts for automation, data processing, and operational tasks

CMS & Content Platforms

Work with headless CMS platforms such as WordPress (Headless), Strapi, and Payload
Design content models and APIs to support editorial and publishing workflows
Implement cache strategies, content invalidation, and preview modes
Ensure CMS security, performance, and platform reliability

Database & Infrastructure

Design and maintain databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
Optimise queries, indexes, and data structures for performance and scale
Manage schema migrations, backups, and data integrity
Work with cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or equivalent platforms

Operations & Engineering Best Practices

Participate in deployments, monitoring, and incident resolution
Work with CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker)
Apply best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability
Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers when required
Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to improve system reliability

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