Senior Software Engineer (Backend Node.js)

Virtej Technologies; Selangor; On-site; MYR 324,000 - 447,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company seeks a backend engineer in Malaysia to design and scale Node.js microservices. The role involves architecting a next-generation auction platform and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have over 10 years in software development, with strong skills in NestJS, TypeScript, and DevOps practices. A competitive salary and a chance to work with cutting-edge tools are offered, along with a focus on building a new tech hub.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

AI-First development approach

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall software development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience building microservices with Node.js.
• Proven expertise in the NestJS framework and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build a large-scale auction platform from the ground up.
• Mentor and drive best practices in backend development.

Skills

Backend engineering

Node.js

NestJS

TypeScript

Cloud technologies

SQL Server

MongoDB

DevOps

CI/CD

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

Redis

Test Driven Development

Job description

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.