Senior PHP Engineer

UST USource; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UST USource is seeking a hands-on Senior Software Engineer in Malaysia to own the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis to production support. You will work with PHP, React.js, MySQL, and AWS, delivering robust web applications and API services while applying secure coding practices.

The role requires strong Laravel/CodeIgniter experience, Python know-how, Linux/Nginx expertise, and proficiency with automated testing tools like Selenium and Playwright, plus exposure to GenAI/LLM

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years PHP development experience.
• 3+ years React.js experience.
• Strong OO design and development methodologies.
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL preferred).
• Experience with Laravel and CodeIgniter frameworks.
• Python knowledge.
• AWS cloud experience.
• Linux/Nginx administration.
• Experience with REST APIs and service integration.
• Familiarity with SDLC, CI/CD, secure coding.
• Exposure to GenAI/LLM technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own requirements analysis and solution design from concept to delivery.
• Develop, test, and deploy features end-to-end.
• Provide production support and issue resolution for live systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

5+ years software programming

OO design

Requirements analysis

Ownership

REST APIs

Tools

PHP

React.js

MySQL

Laravel

CodeIgniter

Python

AWS

Nginx

Linux

Selenium

Playwright

CI/CD

GenAI/LLM

Job description

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Senior Software Engineer with strong PHP + React.js + MySQL + AWS experience, complemented by solid knowledge of Laravel/CodeIgniter, Python, Linux/Nginx, automated testing, secure SDLC practices, and modern GenAI/LLM engineering. They should be capable of taking ownership from requirements analysis and solution design through development, testing, deployment, and production support.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in software programming and application design.
• 5+ years of commercial experience in PHP application development.
• 3+ years of commercial experience with React.js.
• Strong experience in Object-Oriented programming, analysis, design, and development methodologies.
• Strong hands-on experience with at least one major relational database, preferably MySQL; experience with Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL is also valuable.
• Strong knowledge of Laravel and CodeIgniter frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services and cloud-based application development/deployment.
• Good knowledge of Linux environments and Nginx.
• Selenium
• Playwright
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs/services and customer-facing or internal applications.
• Understanding of secure coding, application security, privacy, SDLC controls, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices.
• Exposure to GenAI/LLM technologies, including coding assistants, RAG, AI-assisted testing, or other LLM-powered engineering capabilities, is required.