Senior Full-Stack TypeScript Engineer | React/Next.js

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a technically strong Full Stack Developer to build scalable, high-performance applications using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js in a permanent hybrid role.

You will design, develop, and maintain full stack solutions, create secure RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints, optimise databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), implement authentication (JWT/OAuth), and collaborate across teams through the full development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma in computer science or software engineering.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on full stack development experience.
• Strong TypeScript proficiency with React, Next.js and Node.js.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Database design and optimisation with PostgreSQL or MySQL; ORM knowledge (Prisma).
• Secure coding practices, authentication (JWT/OAuth) and web security basics.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Git workflows and Agile development.
• Ability to learn new technologies and leverage AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack applications using TypeScript across frontend and backend.
• Build responsive interfaces with React/Next.js delivering strong user experiences.
• Develop secure, high-performance backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL).
• Design and optimise relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and ORM usage.
• Implement authentication, authorisation, and security best practices.
• Collaborate across teams from design to production support throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, automation, and AI-assisted tooling.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Express

Fastify

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

JWT/OAuth

AWS

CI/CD

Git workflows

Agile

AI-assisted tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Diploma or related discipline

Tools

Prisma

Docker

Claude

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Ambition is seeking a technically strong Full Stack Developer to build scalable, high-performance applications using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js in a permanent hybrid role.

You will design, develop, and maintain full stack solutions, create secure RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints, optimise databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), implement authentication (JWT/OAuth), and collaborate across teams through the full development lifecycle.