it application developer

RecruitFirst; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitFirst in Malaysia is seeking an IT Application Developer (senior to assistant manager) to lead IT application development and digital transformation initiatives. The role collaborates with business units and subsidiaries to automate reports, enable browser-based approvals, and perform AI-assisted data extraction/analysis for operational reporting.

The position emphasizes in-house software development, RPA workflows, troubleshooting, system maintenance, and thorough documentation while

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience with strong fundamentals in SQL and scripting
• Proficient in SQL queries and stored procedures
• Back-end scripting knowledge (Node.js, PHP or similar) and REST APIs understanding
• Familiarity with basic RPA/automation tools (Power Automate, UiPath)
• Familiarity with AI/LLM productivity tools (e.g. Claude, Power Automate)
• Strong analytical skills to translate business processes into technical solutions

Responsibilities

• In-house software development: design, develop and implement applications to support business processes
• RPA development: build workflows using Power Automate and UiPath to automate tasks
• Diagnose, analyze, and resolve application issues promptly
• Perform maintenance and provide technical support to end-users and operations teams
• Maintain documentation for applications, change logs, and deployment records
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and drive improvements

Skills

SQL

Node.js

PHP

Backend scripting

AI/LLM productivity tools

Analytical skills

Tools

Power Automate

UiPath

Job description

Overview

Job-type Full-Time Job Category Procurement Management Industries Manufacturing Salary MYR 8,000 - 12,000 /Month

Who you'll be working for

Client is a supplier for manufacturing components.

What requirements you'll need to be eligible

• Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience, provided the candidate has strong fundamentals in SQL and scripting and is comfortable learning new tools quickly.
• Database skills: Proficient in SQL, including queries and stored procedures.
• Backend scripting: Working knowledge of backend scripting (Node.js, PHP, or similar) and understanding of REST APIs.
• Automation tools: Familiarity with basic RPA/automation tools (Power Automate, UiPath).
• AI/LLM productivity tools: Familiarity with AI/LLM tools for productivity (e.g. Claude, Power Automate).
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical skills to translate business processes into technical solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI-driven features such as sentiment analysis or document processing.
• Experience working directly with non-technical business users to gather requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, comfortable working directly with business users, not just technical teams, and proactiveness in learning new tools rather than waiting for formal training.

What you'll be doing on the job

We are looking for an IT Application Developer (senior to assistant manager). This is an individual contributor role that works closely with business units and coordinates as needed with subsidiaries of the company. This will involve owning IT application development and digital transformation initiatives. Typical projects include automating recurring reports and notifications, browser-based automation of internal approval workflows, and AI-assisted data extraction/analysis for operational reporting.

• In-house Software Development: Design, develop and implement in-house applications (web-based, mobile-based, and desktop-based) to support business processes and improve efficiency.
• RPA Development (Power Automate & UiPath): Develop and maintain Robotic Process Automation (RPA) workflows using Power Automate and UiPath to automate repetitive business tasks and enhance productivity.
• Software Troubleshooting & Bug Fixing: Diagnose, analyze, and resolve application issues or system bugs promptly to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
• Software Maintenance & Operational Support: Perform regular maintenance, updates, and optimization of existing systems and applications; provide technical support to end-users and operations teams.
• System Documentation & Version Control: Maintain up-to-date documentation for applications, including source code, change logs, and deployment records, to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, test solutions, and propose innovative improvements.