Associate, Software Engineer

ASTRO Holdings Behad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading content and consumer company in Malaysia seeks a motivated Software Engineer to join their team. You will design and develop software that leverages AI, collaborate on technical requirements, and maintain scalable backend services. The ideal candidate has a degree in Computer Science and some experience in software development. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and career advancement.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Vibrant office culture

Performance rewards

Qualifications

• 6 months of internship or work experience in backend or full-stack development.
• Familiarity with algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with CI/CD tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy software solutions leveraging AI.
• Build tools that automate workflows and personalize customer interactions.
• Maintain scalable backend services and APIs.

Skills

Proficient in Python

Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Comfortable with APIs

Team communication

Education

BS/BA/MS degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Cloud Services (e.g., Lambda, SQS)

Bitbucket Pipelines

Relational Databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Job description

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Associate, Software Engineer

Apply locations All Asia Broadcast Centre time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR09044

WHY JOIN US?

• We practice a vibrant & energetic office culture.

• We provide opportunities for career advancement within the company.

• Good performance is always rewarded accordingly.

“ It's our people that make Astro Malaysia’s leading entertainment company. We are an inclusive employer, to enable everyone at Astro to be their best. We embrace differences – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products/services and our community. We also understand and appreciate that diversity is a driver of creativity and innovation, which will make our business more competitive, compelling and profitable. ”

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

We’re looking for a motivated Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll help design, develop, and deploy software solutions, including those that leverage AI and machine learning to improve internal efficiency, elevate customer experiences, and uncover new sales opportunities.

• Build AI-powered tools and systems that automate workflows, personalise customer interactions, and optimise sales strategies.

• Collaborate with product managers and business stakeholders to define and refine technical requirements.

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that support the integration of LLMs on Amazon Bedrock/Google Gemini with Astro’s internal systems.

• Monitor system performance and suggest improvements based on data-driven insights.

• Write clean, maintainable code, document technical designs, and participate in code reviews.

• Use AWS cloud services such as Lambda, SQS, CloudWatch, ECS, and API Gateway.

• Work with different types of databases like DynamoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, and ElastiCache depending on the needs of the project.

• Use Bitbucket Pipelines to automate testing and deployment of code, helping deliver features faster and more reliably.

• Collaborate with solution architects on system designs across Astro's Media & OTT technology stack.

REQUIREMENTS:

WHO YOU ARE:

• BS/BA/MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

• 6 months of internship or work experience in backend or full-stack development.

• Proficient in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Go).

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable working with APIs, backend systems, and data.

• Familiarity with algorithms and data structures.

• A clear communicator who works well in cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) or non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).

• Experience with AWS (e.g., Lambda, SQS, SNS, API Gateway) is a plus.

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines) is a plus.

About Us

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (“Astro”) is Malaysia’s leading content and consumer company, serving 75% of Malaysian households across our TV, radio, digital and commerce platforms.

As a trusted brand, Astro keeps Malaysians entertained and informed with a variety of vernacular, international and live sports content, engaging with 24 million individuals.