SaaS Backend Engineer (Python/Django)

ABACUS STRATEGIC ADVISORY SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ABACUS STRATEGIC ADVISORY SDN BHD is seeking a hands-on Python Backend Developer to build the first version of a SaaS platform for IT operations providers and their business customers. You will own backend implementation, database design, APIs, testing, and deployment, working directly with the product owner against a detailed engineering specification.

The frontend will be developed separately; backend focus is on building maintainable services with Python and Django, designing PostgreSQL

Qualifications

• Three+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong Python and Django skills with REST API experience.
• Solid PostgreSQL/SQL design and performance knowledge.
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS and cloud deployments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build maintainable backend services and REST APIs using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework.
• Design PostgreSQL schemas, constraints, indexes, and versioned migrations.
• Implement multi-tenant isolation, permissions, workflows, and audit records.
• Handle concurrency, duplicate requests, failed operations, and reliable background jobs.
• Implement secure authentication and data exports with access controls.
• Write automated tests for permissions, workflow transitions, and data integrity.
• Set up Docker-based deployment and document APIs, configuration, backup, and recovery procedures.

Skills

Python

Django

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

SQL

Git

Docker

Linux

Testing

Tools

Docker

Git

Linux

Job description

ABACUS STRATEGIC ADVISORY SDN BHD is seeking a hands-on Python Backend Developer to build the first version of a SaaS platform for IT operations providers and their business customers. You will own backend implementation, database design, APIs, testing, and deployment, working directly with the product owner against a detailed engineering specification.

The frontend will be developed separately; backend focus is on building maintainable services with Python and Django, designing PostgreSQL