Backend Developer

Asia Recruit; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Recruit seeks a Backend Developer for a Malaysia-based role. You will design, build and maintain high-performance server-side systems powering cloud-based solutions, collaborating with frontend engineers, product managers and stakeholders to deliver robust applications.

Responsibilities include API design (RESTful, GraphQL, RPC), database schemas, performance tuning, security best practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Python, Java, Go, Node.js, PHP).
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch).
• Experience designing RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Knowledge of API security (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and their services.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs.
• Write clean, testable back-end code.
• Develop database schemas and queries.
• Optimize performance and API response times.
• Implement security best practices.
• Integrate backend with frontend and third-party services.
• Develop and maintain RESTful, GraphQL, and RPC APIs.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in code reviews and document system design.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and product managers.
• Stay updated with backend technologies and trends.
• Implement logging and monitoring for health and performance.
• Participate in on-call rotations for production support.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

PHP

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Grafana

Prometheus

Git

GitHub Actions

CI/CD tools

AWS

GCP

Job description

Our client is a well-established provider of VOIP telecommunication solutions with over a decade of experience in the industry. They have been at the forefront of IP-based telephony solutions, cloud PBX, Voice QoS, and telephony cards for medium to large-scale enterprises across Southeast Asia. With deep technology expertise and a focus on innovation, they are poised to grow as a reliable provider of the latest IP-based and cloud-integrated communications solutions.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend systems that power our cloud-based solutions. You will work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient server-side applications and APIs.
• Write clean, well-structured, and testable code in one or more backend programming languages.
• Develop and implement database schemas and queries.
• Optimize application performance, including database interactions and API response times.
• Implement security best practices and ensure application security.
• Integrate backend systems with frontend applications and third-party services.
• Develop and maintain RESTful, GraphQL, and RPC APIs.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to technical documentation and system design.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest backend technologies and trends.
• Implement logging and monitoring solutions for application health and performance.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide support for production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python, Java, Go, Node.js, PHP).
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch).
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Knowledge of API security best practices (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and their services.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, AWS CloudWatch) is a plus.
• Understanding of system architecture and distributed systems concepts is a plus.

If you are passionate about backend development and want to be part of an innovative and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.