PHP Software Engineer (Ipoh)

Exact Group; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is looking for a Software Engineer in Ipoh, Malaysia. The ideal candidate should have 4 to 5 years of experience in PHP and be proficient in modern frameworks like Symfony and Laravel. Responsibilities include developing cloud software and automating business processes for SMEs. The role offers a flexible work-life balance, health benefits, and a positive working environment that promotes knowledge sharing and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health screening and dental

Wellbeing allowance

Insurance coverage

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience with PHP.
• Good knowledge of Symfony, Laravel, React, and TypeScript.
• Proficient in SQL and capable of writing strong queries.
• Experience with writing and maintaining unit tests, such as PHPUnit.
• Excellent communication skills (fluency in English).

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud software for small and medium-sized companies.
• Automate business processes in areas such as Finance and HR.
• Ensure product runs smoothly and address issues promptly.

Skills

PHP

Symfony

Laravel

React

TypeScript

SQL

Problem-solving

Unit Testing (PHPUnit)

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Docker

AWS

Azure

Job description

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
• Cloud: Azure, AWS

This = what you bring

As a Software Engineer, we expect you to:

• Love coding and everything that comes with it.
• Possess 4 to 5 years 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

• Over 2100 colleagues worldwide, 400 colleagues in Europe, most of them in Delft, and around 250 colleagues in Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh Development Center (since 1998).
• Maintain a good work‑life balance with flexible working hours, so you can work both from home and at the office.
• Flexible benefits such as health screening, dental, optical allowance, etc.
• Wellbeing allowance to improve your life quality.
• Insurance coverage.
• Incremental EPF employer contribution.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and our company learning platform.
• Exposure to AGILE Software Development Methodology - SCRUM.
• Experience in software engineering that uses modern best practices.
• Challenging and impactful work that brings value to customers.
• Experience a multicultural working environment.

This = Exact

Exact develops cloud software for small and medium-sized companies and their accountants. The products automate business processes in areas such as Finance and HR and provide specific ERP solutions for wholesale distribution, manufacturing, projects and construction. This saves time and provides insight. It enables customers to work efficiently, make informed decisions and continue growing. More than 675,000 companies primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany already rely on Exact’s software.

Exact was founded in 1984 in Delft, the Netherlands, which is still the location of our head office. Every day, more than 2,000 ambitious professionals work on innovation. Driving responsible business, with respect for each other, the environment and society is central to this. For more information, visit www.exact.com.