Hybrid Senior TypeScript Developer — Full-Stack (React/Next.js)

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a technically strong Full Stack Developer to build scalable, high-performance applications using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js in a permanent hybrid role.

You will design, develop, and maintain full stack solutions, deliver secure APIs (REST/GraphQL), work with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and collaborate across teams. The position emphasizes modern software engineering, including AI-assisted development tools.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in full stack software development.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript with proven experience developing applications using React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, or Fastify.
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL or MySQL, including database design and optimisation, with experience using ORM tools such as Prisma.
• Familiar with frontend state management, testing frameworks, secure authentication methods (JWT/OAuth), and modern web security best practices.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Agile software development practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for learning new technologies and leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack applications using TypeScript across frontend and backend technologies.
• Build responsive, accessible user interfaces with React and Next.js while delivering exceptional user experiences across web platforms.
• Develop secure, high-performance backend services, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL endpoints using Node.js frameworks such as Express or Fastify.
• Design, optimise, and maintain relational databases while ensuring application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement authentication, authorisation, secure coding practices, and performance optimisation across the application stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle, from solution design and development through testing, deployment, and production support.
• Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, automation initiatives, and the adoption of emerging technologies and AI-assisted development tools.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Express

Fastify

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Prisma

JWT/OAuth

Web security

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

Git

Agile

AI-assisted development

Education

Diploma or Bachelor7s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Prisma

Job description

Ambition in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a technically strong Full Stack Developer to build scalable, high-performance applications using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js in a permanent hybrid role.

You will design, develop, and maintain full stack solutions, deliver secure APIs (REST/GraphQL), work with PostgreSQL/MySQL, and collaborate across teams. The position emphasizes modern software engineering, including AI-assisted development tools.