Senior Software Engineer (Perl, Python)

Ideagen Damstra; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a professional experienced in cloud-native technologies, including app services and APIs. The role requires delivering reliable solutions in a 24/7 SaaS environment, with a strong proficiency in CI/CD tools. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills across technical and managerial domains, and ideally hold relevant qualifications in computer science or AWS. Work-life balance and flexible arrangements are encouraged.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with cloud-native technologies and Agile methodologies.
• Skilled in using CI/CD pipelines and delivery tools.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and best practices.

Skills

Cloud-native technologies (app services, functions, containers)

CI/CD pipelines and tooling (GitHub Actions, Docker)

Code review practices and web application security

Agile methodologies (Scrum)

Excellent English communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

AWS certifications

Cybersecurity credentials (e.g., CEH)

Tools

Kubernetes

Postgres

Docker

Job description

Qualifications

• Experienced in implementing cloud‑native technologies—app services, functions, containers, microservices, and APIs—ideally on AWS, with additional exposure to relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres.
• Skilled in delivering reliable solutions using CI/CD pipelines and tooling such as GitHub Actions, Buildkite, Octopus, Docker, and Kubernetes, ideally in a 24/7/365 SaaS environment, with strong Git proficiency.
• Strong understanding of code review practices, cyber security fundamentals, red/blue team activities, and OWASP Top 10, with the ability to advise on best practices in architecture, testing, web application security, implementation, and team workflows.
• 3+ years of experience working with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and familiarity with Gherkin and Cucumber for defining stories and success criteria.
• Excellent English communication skills across technical, product, and management stakeholders; demonstrates a willingness to teach and to learn at all levels.
• Holds (or is working toward) relevant qualifications such as a degree in Computer Science/Engineering, AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer), or cybersecurity credentials such as CEH.

About Ideagen

Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that's always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better.

Everyday millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.

We're building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you're curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you'll thrive at Ideagen!

To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at ***********@ideagen.com. All matters will be treated with strict confidence.

At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process.

What is next?

If your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.