Senior Full Stack Developer

REV Media Group; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

REV Media Group is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join their team in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining high-performance web applications using technologies like Node.js, React, and Next.js in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate should have 3-5+ years of experience in full stack development and a solid understanding of best practices in security, performance, and scalability. Join us to play a vital role in developing API-driven platforms and CMS integrations.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in full stack web development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and React.
• Proven experience building and maintaining production-grade APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications.
• Develop and maintain modern web applications using React and Next.js.
• Ensure responsive, mobile-first design and cross-browser compatibility.

Skills

Full stack web development

Node.js

React

Next.js

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML

CSS

API development

SQL and NoSQL databases

CMS platforms

Web performance & security

Problem-solving

Linux server environments

Tools

Docker

AWS

GCP

Job description

About The Role

Location: REV Media Group (REV Sponsored)

Employment Type: [Full-time/Contract]

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using Node.js, React, and Next.js. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Bangsar, with flexibility for partial remote work. You will play a key role in developing API-driven platforms, headless CMS integrations, and subscription-based modules, while ensuring performance, security, and operational stability. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, pragmatic, and comfortable owning features end-to-end—from system design to production support.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in full stack web development
• Strong hands‑on experience with Node.js
• Strong experience with React and Next.js
• Solid knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS
• Proven experience building and maintaining production‑grade APIs
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience working with CMS or content‑driven platforms
• Good understanding of web performance, security, and operational best practices
• Comfortable working in Linux / server environments
• Strong problem‑solving and system design skills
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior engineers
• Clear communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Proactive mindset toward performance, security, and scalability
• Ownership mentality — from design to production

Bonus Points If You Have

• Familiarity with TypeScript
• Exposure to legacy systems and platform modernisation
• Understanding of SEO, analytics, and audience measurement tools (e.g. GA, Chartbeat)
• Experience with subscription‑based platforms or media/content systems
• Familiarity with cloud‑native architectures
• Exposure to event‑driven systems or message queues
• Performance tuning and observability experience
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Practical, solution‑oriented mindset
• Able to communicate clearly with non‑technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in lean teams with overlapping responsibilities
• Able to balance delivery speed, code quality, and platform stability

Key Responsibilities

Web & Frontend Development

• Develop and maintain modern web applications using React and Next.js
• Implement SSR, SSG, and ISR strategies to support SEO, performance, and scalability
• Ensure responsive, mobile‑first design and cross‑browser compatibility
• Optimise frontend performance with a strong focus on Core Web Vitals
• Collaborate closely with designers and product teams to deliver high‑quality UX

Backend & API Development

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs using Node.js
• Architect and implement microservices with clear service boundaries
• Build and maintain authentication, authorisation, and subscription modules
• Integrate third‑party services such as payment gateways, analytics, and external APIs
• Write backend scripts for automation, data processing, and operational tasks

CMS & Content Platforms

• Work with headless CMS platforms such as WordPress (Headless), Strapi, and Payload
• Design content models and APIs to support editorial and publishing workflows
• Implement cache strategies, content invalidation, and preview modes
• Ensure CMS security, performance, and platform reliability

Database & Infrastructure

• Design and maintain databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
• Optimise queries, indexes, and data structures for performance and scale
• Manage schema migrations, backups, and data integrity
• Work with cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or equivalent platforms

Operations & Engineering Best Practices

• Participate in deployments, monitoring, and incident resolution
• Work with CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker)
• Apply best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability
• Conduct code reviews and provide guidance to junior engineers when required
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to improve system reliability