Associate, Software Fullstack Engineer

ASTRO Holdings Behad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 84,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad in Malaysia is seeking an Associate, Fullstack Engineer to design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using React.js, Node.js, and Java. Join a leading content and consumer company serving millions across TV, radio, digital and commerce platforms.

You will build secure APIs, work with AWS cloud-native services, databases like MySQL and DynamoDB, and collaborate in an Agile team with Product, UX/UI, QA, and DevOps to deliver reliable software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/SE/IT.
• 1–3 years of software development experience.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with AWS and modern web technologies.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using React.js, Node.js, and Java.
• Develop responsive and reusable frontend components using React.js.
• Build secure, scalable, and high-performance RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Design and optimize database solutions using MySQL and DynamoDB.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and tested code.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Responsive Web Design

Node.js

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Express.js

AWS

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

S3

IAM

CloudWatch

Serverless

Git

CI/CD

MySQL

DynamoDB

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Tools

AWS

Spring Boot

Job description

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

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using React.js, Node.js, and Java.
• Develop responsive and reusable frontend components using React.js.
• Build secure, scalable, and high-performance RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop and maintain cloud-native applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Design and optimize database solutions using MySQL and DynamoDB.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices and coding standards.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in software development (fresh graduates with strong technical capabilities are encouraged to apply).
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming, software engineering principles, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with cloud-native application development (AWS) and modern web technologies.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Frontend: React.js JavaScript (ES6+) HTML5 CSS3 Responsive Web Design
• Backend: Node.js Java Spring Boot (preferred) RESTful APIs Express.js (preferred)
• AWS
• AWS Lambda
• API Gateway
• S3
• IAM
• CloudWatch
• Serverless Architecture Git CI/CD Pipelines
• Database: MySQL
• DynamoDB
• SQL fundamentals Database design and optimization
• AI-Assisted Development Experience using AI-enabled software development tools such as: GitHub Copilot Cursor AI Amazon Q Kiro ChatGPT or similar AI coding assistants
• Expected to leverage AI tools for: Code generation Unit test creation Debugging and troubleshooting Code refactoring Documentation generation Improving developer productivity while maintaining code quality and security standards

ABOUT THE ROLE

Associate, Fullstack Engineer 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. To learn more about Astro, kindly login to www.astro.com.my