Senior Software Engineer: Global Innovation

Institute Of Training & Development (ITD); Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training and development organization in Penang is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to innovate and improve IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, expertise in PHP and Laravel, and strong leadership skills. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to design and implement effective IT and eLearning solutions. Attractive salary package offered, with pathways to advanced positions such as IT Director or Tech Lead.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Profit sharing

Personal development package

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT and web-based development projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong interest in IT, learning, and knowledge industry.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver web-based, mobile, and IT solutions.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and optimize IT systems.

Skills

PHP

Laravel Framework

RESTful API development

MySQL database design

Flutter

System Analysis & Architecture

UI/UX principles

Bootstrap

Bitbucket

Git workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Senior Software Engineer: Global Innovation

A key opportunity for one whose strength lies in developing software that works efficiently to deliver effective results. This person is a specialist who passionately enables innovative technology development, digital transformation, and coaching and learning technology projects for the ITD group. The candidate drives and collaborates closely with vendors, stakeholders, and strategic partners to analyze, design, develop, test, implement, train, and troubleshoot web-based, mobile, IT and eLearning solutions for bottom-line performance goals.

Attractive salary, reward, incentives, profit sharing, and personal development package is on offer for this position. This job potentially leads to the position of IT Director or Tech Lead.

Key Criteria

• A competent high performer with three or more years of accomplishment in IT and web-based development projects. Abilities in Server, Database and IT Management would be an added advantage.
• Excellent leadership skills and command of English language, good influencing and persuasive communication skills.
• A strong interest and passion in the IT, learning and knowledge industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or a higher qualification in a related field.
• Excellent attitude and high integrity in all work and interactions.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to deliver speed with quality.
• Fast learner with strong adaptability to new technologies and challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor junior developers.
• Strong team player with effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Prior experience working in a software house and/or multinational company (MNC).
• Able to align with and actively contribute to ITD World’s culture, mission, and industry values.

Technical Requirements

• Expert‑level proficiency in PHP and Laravel Framework.
• Strong experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Solid understanding of MySQL database design, optimization, and query performance.
• Intermediate proficiency in Flutter for cross‑platform mobile app development.
• Ability to guide and mentor junior Flutter developers.
• Experience with app state management (Bloc, Cupit) is an advantage.
• Strong in System Analysis & Architecture – Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical specifications.
• Experience designing scalable, modular, and secure system architectures.
• Practical experience with UI/UX principles for web and mobile.
• Proficiency in Bootstrap for responsive frontend development.
• Basic understanding of user flow, wireframes, and component‑based design.
• Experience with setup physical or Cloud servers would be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Bitbucket, Git workflows, branching strategies, and pull requests.

Interested candidates are encouraged to email their application to the HR and IT Head, ITD Group at: [e-mail] with subject line of “Senior Software Engineer: Global Innovation”.