Back End Developer- Senior Specialist

GrowthOps; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing transformation agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Backend Software Developer. In this role, you will design scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and NestJS while collaborating with clients on technical solutions. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of backend development and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on technological innovation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional backend development experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience developing scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and NestJS.
• Candidates who are able to start work immediately will have an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and NestJS.
• Engage directly with clients to gather requirements and present solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decisions.

Skills

Node.js

NestJS

Docker

RESTful APIs

Microservices

SQL

NoSQL

CI/CD

DevOps practices

AWS

Azure

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, system engineering or similar field

Job description

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GrowthOps is a marketing transformation agency, consistently awarded the top Customer Engagement agency in APAC. For over 15 years, we’ve been helping brands go to market in Asia by integrating strategy, design, technology and AI. Trusted by enterprises and high-growth innovators, we specialise in supporting media, MarTech and creative operations across financial services, telecommunications, transportation, ecommerce, energy and more. GrowthOps is part of The Applied AI Company.

About your new role!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Specialist Backend Software Developer with hands‑on expertise in Node.js and NestJS to join our engineering team. This role requires a strong technical foundation in modern backend development, excellent communication skills for direct client collaboration, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

As a Senior Specialist, you will deliver high‑quality solutions across GrowthOps client projects, taking ownership of technical decisions and continuously improving processes for effectiveness and efficiency.

What we'd love to see from you:

• Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and NestJS
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployment workflows
• Engage directly with clients to gather requirements, present solutions, and conduct whiteboarding sessions
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decisions
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues
• Implement cloud infrastructure on AWS and/or Azure with guidance
• Experience building and maintaining enterprise‑grade applications with high availability and security requirements
• Strong experience with Node.js and NestJS for backend development
• Hands‑on experience containerizing applications with Docker
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and design patterns
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Comfortable presenting to clients and whiteboarding technical solutions
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Willingness to explore and learn new languages including Java and .NET
• Adaptable and eager to work with emerging technologies
• Experience managing cloud infrastructure on AWS and/or Azure, including monitoring and logging tools, is advantageous

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in computer sciences, system engineering or similar field)
• 6+ years of professional backend development experience preferred
• Hands‑on experience developing scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and NestJS.
• Candidates who are able to start work immediately will have an added advantage.