Junior Software Engineer (Mobile)

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

Job summary

A technology firm in Malaysia is looking for a passionate Junior Software Engineer skilled in Flutter mobile application development. This role involves developing cross-platform apps, integrating with backend APIs, and assisting in Laravel backend tasks. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Computer Science or related fields, along with practical experience in Flutter and basic knowledge of Laravel and MySQL. This position offers a supportive team environment focused on learning and development in the IoT field.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in Flutter (Dart).
• Understanding of REST API integration.
• Basic knowledge of Laravel (routes, controllers, models, migrations).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter.
• Implement UI designs, navigation flows, and animations.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend APIs (JSON/REST).
• Ensure application performance, responsiveness, and stability.
• Troubleshoot bugs and optimize app performance.

Skills

Flutter (Dart)

Mobile UI/UX development

REST API integration

Basic knowledge of Laravel

Basic SQL knowledge (MySQL)

Education

Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Git or GitHub

ESP32

Arduino

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Junior Software Engineer with strong skills in Flutter mobile application development, along with basic knowledge in Laravel backend development and IoT device integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter.
• Implement UI designs, navigation flows, and animations.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend APIs (JSON/REST).
• Ensure application performance, responsiveness, and stability.
• Troubleshoot bugs and optimize app performance.

Laravel Backend (Basic Knowledge)

• Assist with simple backend tasks in Laravel.
• Help develop or update API endpoints for mobile usage.
• Perform basic CRUD operations using Laravel + MySQL.
• Collaborate with seniors on backend logic and security.

IoT Integration (Basic)

• Understand basic IoT concepts (sensors, microcontrollers, connectivity).
• Assist in integrating mobile apps with IoT devices (Bluetooth, WiFi, MQTT, or API-based communication).
• Work with the team to test and troubleshoot IoT data flow to the mobile app.
• Learn and implement basic protocols used in IoT systems.

Requirements

• Must-Have Skills
• Practical experience in Flutter (Dart).
• Knowledge of mobile UI/UX development.
• Understanding of REST API integration.
• Basic knowledge of Laravel (routes, controllers, models, migrations).
• Basic SQL knowledge (MySQL preferred).

Sensors

• Bluetooth / WiFi / MQTT
• Microcontrollers (ESP32, Arduino) — optional but good to have
• Experience with Git or GitHub.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with Provider, GetX, or Bloc for state management.
• Experience with Firebase (Auth, Firestore).
• Knowledge of JSON parsing and data handling.
• Experience building dashboards or admin panels.
• Familiarity with MQTT Brokers (Mosquitto, EMQX).
• Basic understanding of WebSockets.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies (especially IoT).
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Education

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

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