Backend Developer

ADI Resourcing; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions provider in Malaysia is seeking a Backend Developer to architect and develop scalable applications using Laravel. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize products and ensure performance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in backend software development, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in AWS and GCP for deployment. Join us to make a significant impact on scaling applications for millions of users.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong foundations in algorithms and data structures.
• Experience in deploying and scaling applications on AWS and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop backend services using Laravel.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and improve system performance.
• Collaborate with customer success team to address product issues.

Skills

Laravel expertise

Backend software development

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Degree in Information System or Software Engineering

Tools

NGINX

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Job description

Passionate about developing scalable applications for millions of users.

Responsibilities

Design & Development: Architect and develop backend services using the Laravel framework to enhance the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of the system.

Problem Solving: Conduct root‑cause analysis, debug complex production software, and continuously improve system performance.

Code Quality: Participate in code and design reviews to maintain high development standards.

Collaboration: Act as a bridge between the product owner and the tech team, ensuring effective communication and providing regular updates on progress.

Product Implementation: Work closely with product and UX teams to build, test, and optimize products in line with business metrics.

Customer Support: Collaborate with the customer success team to identify and address potential product issues.

Performance Optimization: Engage in capacity planning, performance analysis, tuning, and system optimization to ensure high uptime.

Cost Efficiency: Manage and optimize third‑party software and service costs.

Requirements

Information System, or Software Engineering.

Experience: Minimum 3‑4 years of experience with strong foundations in algorithms and data structures, and backend software development.

Laravel Expertise: At least 3‑4 years of hands‑on experience with the Laravel framework, its core concepts, and its ecosystem.

Performance Tuning: Proven knowledge of NGINX & PHP‑FPM server performance tuning, load management, scaling, and bottleneck elimination.

Microservices Architecture: Familiar with implementing and managing microservices‑based architecture.

Cloud Proficiency: Experience in deploying and scaling applications on AWS & GCP, with familiarity with key services such as EC2, RDS, Route53, ElasticCache, ECR, CloudFormation, Lambda, CodeDeploy, Load Balancers, and SQS.

Streaming Technologies: Familiarity with live streaming and video call technologies.

Database Management: Expertise in relational (MySQL) and non‑relational (MongoDB) database systems, with skills in query optimization and fine‑tuning.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Experience in designing high‑availability infrastructure and disaster recovery solutions.

Cyber Security: Knowledge of cybersecurity practices, including data encryption, hashing, firewalls, and secure connections (Preferred).

Certifications: Cloud certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure, or Alibaba Cloud) are a plus.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, sharp analytical abilities, and a critical thinker who can evaluate and improve current systems for growth and stability.