PHP Senior Software Engineer (Ipoh)

Exact Asia Development Centre Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial and business software seeks a PHP Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Ipoh. You will leverage a cutting-edge tech stack, including PHP frameworks and modern frontend technologies. The role promises an engaging work environment with excellent benefits and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Health screening

Dental allowance

Wellbeing allowance

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Continuous learning opportunities

Agile work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with PHP.
• Good knowledge of Symfony, Laravel, React, TypeScript.
• Proficient in SQL with strong query writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, high-performance solutions using PHP.
• Maintain a strong focus on problem-solving and design patterns.
• Write and maintain unit tests using PHPUnit.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

PHP

Symfony

Laravel

React

TypeScript

SQL

Job description

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We’re all about making our clients’ work easier with smart functionalities in our Exact Construction solutions. We take pride in our responsibility to our vast user base, ensuring our product runs smoothly and addressing issues promptly. Our continuous optimization of both functional and technical aspects aims to enhance the user experience.

This = your team

You’ll be warmly welcomed by your colleagues at Exact Technology, primarily based in Delft, Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. Our team is made up of over 600 tech enthusiasts from around the globe, forming a friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic community. At Exact, we use multiple PHP stacks and actively promote knowledge sharing across different teams.

This = your tech stack

In this role, you'll be working with a cutting-edge tech stack, including:

Backend: PHP, Symfony, Laravel

Frontend: React, Vue, TypeScript

You’ll leverage these technologies to build scalable, high-performance solutions that have a real impact on our clients' businesses.

This = what you bring

As a PHP Software Engineer, we expect you to:

Love coding and everything that comes with it.

Possess 5 years and above of experience with PHP.

Have good knowledge of Symfony, Laravel, React, and TypeScript.

Be proficient in SQL and capable of writing strong queries.

Demonstrate problem-solving skills using best practices and principles such as SOLID and design patterns.

Have experience with writing and maintaining unit tests, such as PHPUnit.

Hold a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent field.

Exhibit excellent communication skills (fluency in English, both verbal and written).

Show a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.

Maintain a positive attitude, with the ability to be critical and solution oriented.

Stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and standards.

Additional Strengths

We value candidates who bring additional strengths, such as:

Experience with cloud infrastructure and services (Azure, AWS).

Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker).

Experience with microservices architecture.

Exposure to performance optimization and monitoring tools.

This = what you get

Work Hard, Play Hard: We believe in balancing personal and professional commitments.

New Office in Ipoh: Join us as we expand our team to other states. Leaders interested in being based in Ipoh, do apply!

Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy a good work-life balance with flexible working hours.

Global Collaboration: Work with a dynamic global team, including colleagues from our headquarters in the Netherlands.

Flexible Benefits: Health screening, dental, optical allowance, and more.

Wellbeing Allowance: Improve your quality of life with our wellbeing allowance.

Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive insurance coverage for peace of mind.

Incremental EPF Contribution: Benefit from increased employer EPF contributions.

Continuous Learning: Enroll in physical/virtual training at your pace for career growth.

Unlimited Learning Access: Access LinkedIn Learning and our company learning platform.

Agile Exposure: Experience Agile Software Development Methodology - SCRUM.

Challenging Work: Take on impactful work that brings value to customers.

Multicultural Environment: Thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Who we are

If you’re here, you believe in making a difference and getting ahead in life. We want to provide you with the head start you need. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Exact is a market leader in financial and business software, serving the needs of small and medium enterprises globally.Established in 1996 in Kuala Lumpur, the Exact Asia Development Centre (ADC) delivers innovative software solutions as part of a leading multi-national organization.

Where we are

Strategically located in the heart of the city centre, we are home to approximately 300 creative minds from multicultural backgrounds, each one dedicated to delivering their best in technology. Our culture of working hard as well as having fun is testament to how much we value our employees. Easily accessible via public transport and road, Exact ADC is a stone’s throw from the iconic Twin Towers with other amenities nearby where you can relax and unwind at the end of the day.

Agile and SCRUM

We practice the SCRUM methodology and are agile in our work routine. This means we get to define our work boundaries and we maintain focus on regular and continuous improvements.Through our buddy program, we groom new members of the team, enabling them to perform their tasks readily within the expected timeframe.

Trainings and empowerment

Various trainings and workshops are organized internally and externally. We want to equip you with valuable skills that will propel you forward in career and personal growth. Additionally, we offer you a learning portal, almost tailored to your learning pace – you learn as you grow! You will never be behind times as you will work with some of the best minds in technology in our events, including Tech Talks and Hackathons.

Bridging the cultural divide

To promote cross-cultural understanding and celebrate diversity, we organize social and cultural gatherings throughout the year. In addition, our team building sessions ensure strong bonds and ties between colleagues. As part of the Exact ADC family, you’ll definitely feel a strong sense of belonging.

Give back, live happy

To promote cross-cultural understanding and celebrate diversity, we organize social and cultural gatherings throughout the year. In addition, our team building sessions ensure strong bonds and ties between colleagues. As part of the Exact ADC family, you’ll definitely feel a strong sense of belonging.

Who we are

If you’re here, you believe in making a difference and getting ahead in life. We want to provide you with the head start you need. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Exact is a market leader in financial and business software, serving the needs of small and medium enterprises globally.Established in 1996 in Kuala Lumpur, the Exact Asia Development Centre (ADC) delivers innovative software solutions as part of a leading multi-national organization.

Where we are

Strategically located in the heart of the city centre, we are home to approximately 300 creative minds from multicultural backgrounds, each one dedicated to delivering their best in technology. Our culture of working hard as well as having fun is testament to how much we value our employees. Easily accessible via public transport and road, Exact ADC is a stone’s throw from the iconic Twin Towers with other amenities nearby where you can relax and unwind at the end of the day.

Agile and SCRUM

We practice the SCRUM methodology and are agile in our work routine. This means we get to define our work boundaries and we maintain focus on regular and continuous improvements.Through our buddy program, we groom new members of the team, enabling them to perform their tasks readily within the expected timeframe.

Trainings and empowerment

Various trainings and workshops are organized internally and externally. We want to equip you with valuable skills that will propel you forward in career and personal growth. Additionally, we offer you a learning portal, almost tailored to your learning pace – you learn as you grow! You will never be behind times as you will work with some of the best minds in technology in our events, including Tech Talks and Hackathons.

Bridging the cultural divide

To promote cross-cultural understanding and celebrate diversity, we organize social and cultural gatherings throughout the year. In addition, our team building sessions ensure strong bonds and ties between colleagues. As part of the Exact ADC family, you’ll definitely feel a strong sense of belonging.

Give back, live happy

To promote cross-cultural understanding and celebrate diversity, we organize social and cultural gatherings throughout the year. In addition, our team building sessions ensure strong bonds and ties between colleagues. As part of the Exact ADC family, you’ll definitely feel a strong sense of belonging.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Vision EPF enhancement, Wellbeing allowance, Flexible ben

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