Lead React & Node Architect for Scalable Platforms

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an experienced software architect to lead platform design for scalable, distributed server applications. You will drive architecture decisions, ensure best practices, and mentor engineering teams while delivering high‑quality web solutions with React on the frontend and Node.js/TypeScript on the backend.

The role requires 5+ years in software development, strong knowledge of microservices and distributed systems, and a passion for clean code and CI/CD workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in software development or architecture.
• Experience leading platform design and scalable architectures.
• Proficiency with Node.js, React.js, and TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of microservices and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the platform design and architecture for scalable, distributed server apps.
• Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance web solutions with React.js frontend and Node.js/TypeScript backend.
• Act as a key technical anchor for the engineering team and drive best practices.
• Participate in full SDLC and ensure product quality and feasibility analyses.
• Uphold software quality through architecture and code reviews and continuous improvement.

Skills

Architectural design

Distributed systems

Leadership

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/IT or equivalent

Tools

Node.js

NestJS/Express.js

React.js

TypeScript

MongoDB

RESTful API design

Git workflows

CI/CD

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an experienced software architect to lead platform design for scalable, distributed server applications. You will drive architecture decisions, ensure best practices, and mentor engineering teams while delivering high‑quality web solutions with React on the frontend and Node.js/TypeScript on the backend.

The role requires 5+ years in software development, strong knowledge of microservices and distributed systems, and a passion for clean code and CI/CD workflows.