Backend Engineer

Qashier; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A venture-backed startup in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design and maintain backend services for its all-in-one POS platform. You will work on developing scalable APIs, improving system performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of backend development experience, proficiency in Node.js, Go, or Python, and a solid understanding of database management. Join us to drive business growth and transform payment solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Node.js, Go, or Python).
• Experience designing and building scalable APIs and backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services that power our POS and payments platform.
• Develop scalable APIs and systems that handle high-volume, real-time transactions.
• Contribute to system architecture and make decisions on technologies and design patterns.
• Write clean, maintainable code with strong testing practices.
• Monitor and improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Backend software development

Node.js

Go

Python

API development

Microservices architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Database management

Tools

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

At Qashier, we're building the operating system for SMEs across Southeast Asia — combining POS, payments, and financial services into a single platform.

If you're excited about building scalable backend systems that power real-world transactions, we'd love to speak with you.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services that power our POS and payments platform
• Develop scalable APIs and systems that handle high-volume, real-time transactions
• Contribute to system architecture and make decisions on technologies and design patterns
• Write clean, maintainable code with strong testing practices (unit, integration, performance)
• Monitor and improve system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver features end-to-end

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in backend software development
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Node.js, Go, or Python)
• Experience designing and building scalable APIs and backend systems
• Solid understanding of databases (relational and/or NoSQL)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment

About Qashier

Qashier (qashier.com) is a venture-backed startup that is transforming the way retail and F&B operations manage payments, loyalty programs, and business data. Our Qashier SuperTerminal is an all-in-one, cloud-based POS device that allows merchants to streamline their operations while offering integrated payment solutions. With Qashier, merchants get the tools they need to grow their business efficiently.

Ready to Drive Business Growth and Transform POS Solutions? Click Apply or reach out to [e-mail] to start your journey with Qashier today!