Senior Frontend Software Engineer

TIGERLAB SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer who is passionate about delivering excellent user experiences. The candidate will create and maintain engaging interfaces using React, mentor junior developers, and collaborate closely with a dynamic team. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development within a growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Comprehensive training opportunities

Mentorship from industry professionals

Collaborative work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in React and TypeScript.
• Proficient in modern web development and responsive design.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create dynamic and responsive user interfaces using React.
• Design and implement scalable front-end components.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Responsive design

Modern CSS techniques

Unit testing

Agile methodologies

Tools

webpack

Vite

Jest

React Testing Library

GitLab

GitHub Actions

CircleCI

Job description

About the Role

You are looked for: an experienced senior frontend software engineer passionate about delivering the best possible user experience within our website and web application. You will help to deliver front‑end code design, development, and deployment. Our open‑door policy encourages active participation in the company's success story. Tigerlab listens to employees’ feedback and values human thoughts behind every tech device.

Key Responsibilities

• Create dynamic, responsive, and engaging interfaces using React, focusing on performance and usability.
• Design and implement scalable and maintainable front‑end components and libraries for long‑term use across multiple projects.
• Translate designs and wireframes into high‑quality code.
• Design and implement testable, efficient code using the best software development practices and integrate with third‑party systems.
• Work with the team (backend, business analyst, product owner) to gain a good understanding and implement the clients’ requirements.
• Debug functional, logical and UI/UX related bugs.
• Create and maintain software documentation.
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and ability to lead a development team.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews and lead knowledge‑sharing sessions to encourage continuous learning and team development.
• Manage project requirements and ensure they are met in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate project progress and requirements with stakeholders.
• Handle end‑to‑end development cycle, including project setup, deployment and post‑deployment support.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years hands‑on experience in React and TypeScript, with a strong focus on modern web development.
• Strong communication skills to effectively support and collaborate with the team.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong understanding of responsive design and modern CSS techniques.
• Experience writing unit and component tests using Jest, React Testing Library or similar.
• Experience in JavaScript build tools such as webpack or Vite.
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines like GitLab, GitHub Actions or CircleCI.
• Awareness of CDNs, shell scripting, and common CLI tools.
• Experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Must be based in or willing to move to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with MUI v5.
• Familiarity with nx or other monorepo management tools.
• Knowledge of Django Rest Framework and Django templates.
• Experience with React migration and a deep understanding of React concepts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship from experienced business analysts and industry professionals.
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge insurance technology.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing company.

Employment Type: Full‑time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Your Hiring Manager

FA

Faiz Alkautsar

Frontend Technical Lead Engineer