Backend Developer

Malayan Tech Labs; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Malaysia is seeking a backend developer to design and maintain server-side applications and RESTful APIs. The candidate will collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues. Requirements include proficiency in backend programming languages, experience with RESTful APIs, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role offers opportunities for fresh graduates with strong skills and familiarity with cloud platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant backend development experience (fresh graduates with strong skills may be considered).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers for end-to-end solutions.
• Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend-related issues.

Skills

Proficiency in backend programming languages

Experience with RESTful APIs

Strong knowledge of databases

Experience with version control systems

Experience with containerization tools

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of message queues

Prior experience in Agile or Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and RESTful APIs

Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

Optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability

Develop and maintain database schemas, queries, and data models

Implement security and data protection best practices

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend-related issues

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices

Requirements

Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, Node.js, PHP, or .NET)

Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture

Strong knowledge of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)

Experience with version control systems (Git)

Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Prior experience in Agile or Scrum environments

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

2–5 years of relevant backend development experience (fresh graduates with strong skills may be considered)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is an advantage