Back End Developer(GO)

Ola Chat Pte Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ola Chat is hiring a Backend Engineer to craft scalable, high-performance backend systems. You will develop stable services using Go, review code, and optimize existing architectures in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 3+ years in backend development, Linux/network programming knowledge, and bilingual English/Chinese communication. PHP experience is a plus as legacy code exists while most systems move to Go.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of backend development experience.
• Experience in Linux system programming and network programming; knowledge of TCP/IP.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese.
• PHP experience is a plus as legacy PHP code exists.

Responsibilities

• Use Go to develop stable, high-performance backend services.
• Improve code quality through unit testing, automation and code reviews.
• Continuously optimize and refactor existing systems to meet rapid business needs.
• Analyze requirements, summarize use cases and translate them into technical solutions.

Skills

Backend development

English and Chinese bilingual

Data structures & algorithms

Linux and network programming

Tools

Go

PHP

Job description

Founded in 2019, Ola Chat is a global Internet technology company with over 1,000 employees across 7+ countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Egypt. We create AI-powered communication and entertainment apps such as Pazzy, Veeka, Party Star, Pati, Hatta, and Yoitoki, empowering global connections through technology and innovation.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Backend Engineer to craft powerful, high-performance backend systems!

If you love building scalable APIs, solving complex challenges, and working with a passionate tech team — we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Use Go to develop stable, high-performance and extensible back-end services.
• Improve and optimize code quality through unit testing, automation and code review.
• Continuously optimize and refactor existing systems, and efficiently support rapid business requirements.
• Deeply explore and analyze business requirements, summarize functional use cases, and transform them into efficient technical solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years background development experience, familiar with basic data structure and algorithm.
• Experience in Linux system programming and network programming, clear understanding of TCP/IP protocol, proficient in Go or and other popular programming languages.
• Bilingual in English and Chinese.
• PHP experience is a plus, as the team maintains some legacy PHP code while most systems have been migrated to Go.

Remarks: This role is currently on a hybrid arrangement. However, employees may be required to return to the office on a full on-site basis in the future, subject to company policy.