Senior Full Stack Developer

SandBox Innovation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in backend development, proficient in technologies such as NestJS and Laravel. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining backend services and collaborating with designers on UI/UX. This role offers clear direction, a fast-paced work environment, and opportunities for personal growth. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Supportive mentorship

Opportunity to work on real production systems

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development is required.
• Experience in building and consuming REST APIs is essential.
• Candidates should have a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using various technologies.
• Work closely with designers to implement user requirements.
• Manage assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Backend fundamentals (NestJS, Prisma ORM, Laravel/Lumen)

Front-end experience with React.js

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Self-management and ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

REST APIs

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer who cares about building clean, reliable systems and is comfortable learning in a fast-moving environment. This role suits someone who is curious, responsible, and able to take ownership of their work from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using NestJS, Prisma ORM, and Laravel/Lumen.
• Design, consume, and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Work closely with designers to implement UI/UX requirements with attention to detail.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and technical troubleshooting.
• Ensure code quality through clean, maintainable, and well-documented development practices.
• Collaborate with the team using Git-based workflows.
• Manage assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Strong backend fundamentals (NestJS, Prisma ORM, Laravel/Lumen).
• Minimum 5+ years experience are required.
• Solid front-end experience with React.js.
• Experience building or consuming REST APIs.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Understanding of basic UI/UX principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Self-managed and self-driven, with a sense of ownership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. (Equivalent experience and self-taught developers are welcome.)
• Portfolio or GitHub showcasing previous work. (Personal or university projects are acceptable.)

Bonus Skills

• Experience with ASP.NET MVC.
• Familiarity with advanced React.js patterns (hooks, state management, optimisation).
• Experience with Prisma, Sequelize, or other ORMs.
• Understanding of microservices or API-first architecture.

Why Join Us

• Clear direction and supportive mentorship.
• Opportunity to work on real production systems.
• Fast-paced environment with room for growth.
• Collaborative team that values responsibility and learning.

How to Apply

• Your GitHub or portfolio link
• A short introduction about yourself

We appreciate clarity and well-structured project examples.