PHP Software Engineer

Exact Asia Development Centre Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech company in Ipoh is seeking a PHP Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience in PHP and knowledge of Symfony, Laravel, React, and TypeScript. This role involves building scalable solutions and optimizing product performance. The position offers a hybrid working model, flexible benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning and global collaboration. Candidates must be residing in Malaysia and authorized to work here.

Benefits

Health screening

Dental and optical allowance

Wellbeing allowance

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Incremental EPF contribution

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Agile exposure

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with PHP.
• Good knowledge of Symfony, Laravel, React, and TypeScript.
• Proficient in SQL and writing strong queries.
• Experience with writing and maintaining unit tests (PHPUnit).
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Optimize functional and technical aspects of products.
• Collaborate with global teams and share knowledge.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

Laravel

React

TypeScript

SQL

problem-solving

unit tests

communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Azure

AWS

Docker

Job description

AtExact Asia Malaysia, we’re part ofExact, a Netherlands-based global tech company delivering cloud-based solutions to over 675,000 businesses. As we expand in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, and now Melaka, we’re building new teams to support global growth. Join 700+ global tech professionals who value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Apply now and shape the future with us!

This = the job you are looking for!

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

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 3 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.

Smart Casual Attire: Dress comfortably and professionally in a smart casual environment.

Please note that this position is open to candidates who are currently residing in Malaysia and authorized to work here. At this time, we are unable to support international relocation or visa sponsorship.

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