Lead Backend Architect for Scalable, Secure Payments

PayNet (Payments Network Malaysia)

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 240,000 - 420,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

PayNet (Payments Network Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a senior backend architect to own the design and evolution of scalable, secure back-end systems on AWS. You will influence architectural standards and reduce reliance on vendors by building a strong internal engineering capability.

You will guide API design, data architecture, and integration strategies across platforms, champion DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated quality practices, and tackle performance, scalability, and reliability

Qualifications

Deep backend engineering expertise across languages such as Java, Go, Python, Ruby, or Node.js.
Strong architectural judgment in designing distributed, scalable, and secure systems.
Proven ability to lead technical direction and influence engineering practices at scale.
Experience building and operating systems on cloud platforms such as AWS.

Responsibilities

Own the design and evolution of scalable, secure back-end systems built on AWS
Drive engineering standards across code quality, architecture, and system design decisions
Build, influence, and grow internal engineering capability while reducing reliance on vendors
Lead complex technical problem-solving across performance, scalability, and reliability challenges
Shape API design, data architecture, and integration strategies across platforms
Drive adoption of DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated quality practices across engineering teams