Senior Backend Engineer, Hong Kong (Remote)

Bjak; Malaysia; Remote; MYR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled backend engineer to develop high-quality systems using NodeJS. This fully remote role offers the chance to tackle unique challenges while working in a global environment. You will be responsible for ensuring production stability, mentoring junior developers, and optimizing existing code. If you are passionate about programming and eager to grow your career in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to providing accessible financial services and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

Fully Remote Role

Career Growth Opportunities

Innovative Challenges

Global Work Environment

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in backend engineering with strong coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality backend systems using NodeJS.
• Mentor junior developers and ensure production stability.

Skills

Backend Development

NodeJS

Problem-Solving

Database Management

Algorithms

Data Structures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

NestJS

ExpressJS

GraphQL

Postman

MongoDB

MySQL

Selenium

Cypress

Puppeteer

Job description

About Us

At Bjak, we're on a mission to provide access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, assists millions in finding the best value and highest coverage insurance policies. Our investments in cutting-edge technology such as Custom API, trading systems, and data science enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.

Our core strengths lie in navigating complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service.

If you enjoy building cutting-edge platforms and ecosystems to provide equal access to financial services for the masses, we'd love to speak with you!

Visit our website to learn more about us: https://apply.workable.com/bjak-1/?lng=en

YOUR MISSION:

1. Develop high-quality backend systems using NodeJS, adhering to best coding practices.
2. Ensure production stability and promptly resolve critical issues to minimize operational impact.
3. Analyze existing code and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization.
4. Support cross-functional teams by addressing change requests efficiently.
5. Mentor and guide junior developers on best practices in software development.
6. Review peer pull requests to maintain code quality and consistency.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with a strong foundation in algorithms and data structures.
2. Over 3 years of full-time experience in backend engineering.
3. Proficient in backend development technologies such as NodeJS, NestJS, ExpressJS, GraphQL, and Postman.
4. Experienced in database management, including MongoDB and MySQL.
5. Familiar with automation workflows using tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Puppeteer.
6. Demonstrated passion for programming and problem-solving independently.

BONUS POINTS:

1. A portfolio of relevant projects is highly advantageous.
2. Experience with GCP or AWS cloud services and Infrastructure as Code practices.
3. Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
4. Experience in technical documentation is a plus.

Benefits:

1. Fully Remote Role: Work from anywhere and enjoy the freedom of a fully remote position.
2. Innovative Challenges: Work on fast-moving, challenging, and unique business problems.
3. Career Growth: Benefit from strong learning and development plans for your career growth.
4. Global Environment: Thrive in an international work environment with a flat organizational structure.
5. Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary package.