Junior Software Engineer (Laravel)

Nu Vending; Kajang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer in Kajang, Malaysia. The role focuses on Laravel backend development and requires basic knowledge of Flutter for supporting mobile application tasks. Responsibilities include web application development, API building, and using MySQL for database tasks. Candidates must have experience in Laravel and PHP and a diploma or degree in a relevant field is preferred. This position offers a great opportunity for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Laravel and PHP is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL including CRUD and migrations.
• Basic knowledge of Flutter for mobile features is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Laravel framework.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for mobile and web applications.
• Implement and manage user authentication and role-based access.

Skills

Laravel

PHP

MySQL

REST API development

Flutter (Basic Knowledge)

OOP

MVC architecture

Education

Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Git

Postman

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated Junior Software Engineer who is strong in Laravel backend development and has basic knowledge of Flutter for mobile application features. The candidate will mainly focus on backend and web application development while supporting simple mobile development tasks when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using Laravel framework.
• Build RESTful APIs for mobile/web use.
• Work on database design, optimization, and troubleshooting (MySQL).
• Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access.
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Debug, test, and fix backend issues.

Flutter (Basic Knowledge)

• Assist in developing simple Flutter features or screens.
• Integrate Flutter app with Laravel API.
• Troubleshoot basic UI or API integration issues.

DevOps & Deployment (Bonus)

• Basic understanding of hosting, Plesk, cPanel, or VPS.
• Basic Git workflow (branching, pull requests, commits).

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience in Laravel.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, OOP, MVC architecture.
• Proficient in MySQL (CRUD, joins, migrations).
• Knowledge of REST API development.
• Basic Flutter knowledge (understanding widgets, API calls).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of Flutter state management (Provider/GetX).
• Familiar with Postman and API testing.
• Understanding of server management (Apache, Nginx).
• Knowledge of CI/CD (bonus).

Soft Skills

• Good communication and teamwork.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Willingness to learn and improve.
• Ability to manage time and tasks independently.

Education

• Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.