Senior Software Engineer (Backend Node.js)

Virtej Technologies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a backend engineering specialist with over 10 years of experience to join their new Centre of Excellence. This role involves architecting and building a large-scale auction platform, mentoring engineers, and working with modern tools and best practices. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, and cloud technologies, with a strong focus on scalable systems. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall software development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience building microservices with Node.js.
• Proficient in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with event-driven systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable systems and architect a large-scale auction platform.
• Mentor and drive best practices in backend development.
• Implement modern software best practices in a proactive manner.

Skills

Backend engineering

Node.js

NestJS

TypeScript

Microservices

Cloud technologies (Azure)

CI/CD

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL Server

MongoDB

Redis

Test Driven Development (TDD)

Event-driven systems (Kafka, Azure Service Bus)

Front-end frameworks (Next.js, Angular)

Job description

The Role

You possess a strong backend engineering foundation and are passionate about building scalable systems. Here’s what we require:

• You have 10+ years of overall software development experience.
• You have 5+ years of hands-on experience building microservices with Node.js.
• You have strong, proven expertise in the NestJS framework and TypeScript.
• You have significant experience with Cloud technologies (Azure is a plus) and designing highly scalable, distributed systems.
• You are proficient in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, with practical knowledge of GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• You have designed and built databases for microservices using SQL Server and/or MongoDB.
• You have experience implementing caching solutions with tools like Redis.
• You are well-versed in Test Driven Development (TDD) and modern software best practices.

It's great, but not essential, if you also have:

• Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, Azure Service Bus).
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks like Next.js or Angular.
• Experience with AI-powered development tools.

Ideal Profile

You are a backend specialist with over 10 years of experience, whose expertise lies in designing and scaling Node.js microservices. You don't just code; you architect, mentor, and drive best practices. You are fluent in the modern backend stack: NestJS, TypeScript, Azure, and DevOps. You're a proactive problem-solver, excited by greenfield projects and the opportunity to shape a new tech hub from the ground up. If you're passionate about building something massive and mentoring the next generation of engineers, you'll fit right in.

What's on Offer?

• Pivotal Role & Greenfield Project: Be a foundational member of our new KL Centre of Excellence. This is not just maintenance; you will architect and build a large-scale, next-generation auction platform from the ground up.
• Career-Defining Impact: Your work will directly influence the core product of a market-leading, 900-person company, with your code handling millions of transactions.
• Excellent Compensation & Stability: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, backed by the stability and resources of an established industry leader.
• AI-First Culture: We are committed to innovation. You will be empowered to adopt and master cutting-edge tools and practices, including an AI-First development approach.