Application Developer

Joey Yap Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Application Developer to build and launch web-based products from scratch. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced settings, adapts quickly to change, and prioritizes outcomes over perfect architecture. Responsibilities include translating ideas into products, integrating APIs, and working closely with product teams. This role is perfect for self-starters who enjoy experimenting and executing under pressure.

Qualifications

• Hands-on coding experience in frontend and backend basics.
• Experience in building products or features from the ground up.
• Ability to manage unclear or changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute product direction based on strong intuition and user thinking.
• Build, test, and iterate on web-based products.
• Translate concepts into functional implementations.

Skills

Hands-on coding experience (frontend + backend basics)

Experience building products or features from scratch

Comfortable working with unclear or evolving requirements

Practical experience integrating APIs

Ability to self-learn

Execution-first mindset

Exposure to AI-powered products

Job description

We are looking for an execution-first Application Developer who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and loves building real products from scratch.

You will drive product direction, UX logic, experimentation, and prioritisation. Your role is to turn direction into working reality quickly, adapt when things change, and execute relentlessly when deadlines hit. This is not a role for process-heavy, slow-moving engineers. It is for builders.

We are looking for people who build, adapt, and execute under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute product direction driven by strong product intuition and user-first thinking
• Build, test, and iterate on web-based products and features
• Translate rough ideas, flows, and UX logic into functional implementations
• Implement front-end product flows including UI/UX logic, modals, journeys, and interactions
• Collaborate closely with product direction that prioritises value over feature count
• Integrate AI-powered workflows (e.g. ChatGPT system prompts, tools, and models) into applications where relevant
• Integrate third-party APIs and services pragmatically
• Research and adapt world-class product patterns into practical implementations
• Pivot, or refactor features and products when direction changes
• Contribute to a portfolio mindset across multiple products

What Success Looks Like

• Products move from idea → prototype → live fast
• Features ship even when requirements are incomplete
• Changes in direction don’t slow you down
• You prioritise outcomes over perfect architecture
• You take ownership and push things over the line

Must-Have Capabilities

• Hands-on coding experience (frontend + backend basics)
• Experience building products or features from scratch
• Comfortable working with unclear or evolving requirements
• Practical experience integrating APIs or external services
• Ability to self-learn, troubleshoot, and figure things out independently
• Execution-first mindset with low ego
• Willingness to put in focused hours when deadlines demand it
• Exposure to AI-powered products or tooling

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience of handling side or freelance projects
• Experience in startups, SMEs, agencies, or fast-moving teams
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks and common backend stacks

Job Details

Working hours: Monday to Friday 9AM to 6PM (Onsite)