Senior TypeScript Fullstack Engineer - Hybrid & Impactful

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking a technically strong Full Stack Developer in Kuala Lumpur to design, build, and maintain scalable applications using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js. You will work across frontend and backend, deliver high-quality solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes scalable architecture, secure coding practices, and exposure to AI-assisted development tools, with a hybrid work setup in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of hands-on full stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency with TypeScript and frontend + backend frameworks.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and ORM tooling (Prisma).
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and modern web security.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, CI/CD, Git workflows, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full stack applications using TypeScript across frontend and backend.
• Build responsive, accessible UIs with React and Next.js for multiple web platforms.
• Develop secure, high performance backend services, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL endpoints with Node.js (Express/Fastify).
• Design and optimise relational databases, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices across the stack.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams through the software lifecycle from design to production support.
• Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, automation, and AI-assisted development tooling adoption.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Express

Fastify

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

JWT/OAuth

Performance optimization

Education

Diploma in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Prisma

Job description

Ambition is seeking a technically strong Full Stack Developer in Kuala Lumpur to design, build, and maintain scalable applications using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Node.js. You will work across frontend and backend, deliver high-quality solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes scalable architecture, secure coding practices, and exposure to AI-assisted development tools, with a hybrid work setup in Malaysia.