Junior Web & IoT Software Engineer

Sophic Automation Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sophic Automation Sdn Bhd is seeking a motivated Software Engineer I to join our diverse tech team in Penang. You will design, develop, test, and implement software across web, mobile, IoT, and data analytics domains, working with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions.

The role is ideal for fresh graduates or early-career engineers eager to gain hands-on experience across multiple platforms, collaborate with hardware and cloud teams, and contribute to ongoing tech initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 0–2 years of software development experience; fresh graduates encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and mobile frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React Native) is a plus.
• Understanding of database systems (SQL, MySQL) and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI) is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP) and cloud platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google IoT Core) is an advantage.
• Awareness of machine communication protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA), robotics, or motion control systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with Git and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and learn quickly.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Own transport and willingness to travel or work on customer sites if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and implementation of software across platforms including web and IoT.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, hardware engineers, and cloud developers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Support integration of software with hardware components such as sensors, PLCs, microcontrollers, and gateways.
• Develop clean, efficient, and reusable code under guidance from senior engineers.
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, unit testing, and validation of software and device systems.
• Assist in data collection, cleaning, and preparation for analysis; support basic modeling and dashboard creation.
• Document technical specifications, testing results, and user manuals as required.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards improvements.
• Research and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and tools across domains.
• Collaborate effectively in a team, communicate progress, and escalate issues as necessary.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Information Management, or a related field

Job description

Sophic Automation Sdn Bhd is seeking a motivated Software Engineer I to join our diverse tech team in Penang. You will design, develop, test, and implement software across web, mobile, IoT, and data analytics domains, working with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions.

The role is ideal for fresh graduates or early-career engineers eager to gain hands-on experience across multiple platforms, collaborate with hardware and cloud teams, and contribute to ongoing tech initiatives and