Software Developer

FILPAL (M) SDN. BHD.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FILPAL (M) SDN. BHD. in Penang is seeking a software engineer to design, build and maintain the software layer of our sensor systems, focusing on Python backend, API integration, and a web-based interface, with on-site field testing.

You will work on Linux deployments, system validation, and collaborating on architecture decisions, while learning UI/UX basics and applying networking and debugging skills in real-world environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome.
• Strong Python and Linux skills; working knowledge of modern web development and UI/UX principles.
• Experience with API integrations (REST, WebSocket) and Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and applications using Python.
• Design and implement API integrations (REST, WebSocket, etc.) between in-house software, third-party platforms and sensor hardware.
• Build and refine web-based user interfaces, ensuring the user experience is clear, responsive and practical for real-world use.
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions on data flow, module separation and scalability.
• Deploy, configure and troubleshoot software in Linux environments, including diagnosis of basic network-related issues.
• Take part in field tests, deploy systems on-site, verify functionality, collect data, identify issues and feed the findings back into development.
• Study and understand user and client requirements and propose practical software solutions to address them.

Skills

Python

Git

Linux

Web development

UI/UX

Networking basics

System design

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

REST

WebSocket

Job description

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Design, build and maintain the software layer of our sensor systems. From Python backend services and API integration to the web-based interface. This person is expected to possess a strong foundation in Python, working knowledge of modern web development and UI/UX principles, and the willingness to go on-site for field testing and system validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services and applications using Python.
• Design and implement API integrations (REST, WebSocket, etc.) between in-house software, third-party platforms and sensor hardware.
• Build and refine web-based user interfaces, ensuring the user experience is clear, responsive and practical for real-world use.
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions on data flow, module separation and scalability.
• Deploy, configure and troubleshoot software in Linux environments, including diagnosis of basic network-related issues.
• Take part in field tests, deploy systems on-site, verify functionality, collect data, identify issues and feed the findings back into development.
• Study and understand user and client requirements and propose practical software solutions to address them.

Qualifications:

Job Summary:

Design, build and maintain the software layer of our sensor systems. From Python backend services and API integration to the web-based interface. This person is expected to possess a strong foundation in Python, working knowledge of modern web development and UI/UX principles, and the willingness to go on-site for field testing and system validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services and applications using Python.
• Design and implement API integrations (REST, WebSocket, etc.) between in-house software, third-party platforms and sensor hardware.
• Build and refine web-based user interfaces, ensuring the user experience is clear, responsive and practical for real-world use.
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions on data flow, module separation and scalability.
• Deploy, configure and troubleshoot software in Linux environments, including diagnosis of basic network-related issues.
• Take part in field tests, deploy systems on-site, verify functionality, collect data, identify issues and feed the findings back into development.
• Study and understand user and client requirements and propose practical software solutions to address them.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Fresh graduates are welcome.

Skillsets:

Software Programming Proficiency:

• Strong command of Python and able to effectively utilise it for scripting, backend services and application development.
• Familiar with version control using Git, including branching, merging and pull request workflows.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment (file system, permissions, processes, services, command line).

Web & Interface Development:

• Working knowledge of web development fundamentals — HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Good understanding of basic UI/UX principles and ability to build clear and user-friendly interfaces.

API & System Integration:

• Understands and can implement API-based communication, including RESTful services and WebSocket connections.
• Familiar with basic networking concepts (TCP/UDP, IP, ports, DNS, HTTP) and able to perform basic network troubleshooting.

System Design:

• Possesses fundamental system design sense, able to break a problem into modules, reason about data flow, and consider maintainability and scalability.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently troubleshoot issues across the software and network stack.

Optional Skillsets:

• Able to learn new technologies independently, including self-study from documentation.
• Curious about how systems work and willing to investigate issues beyond the immediate problem.
• Comfortable working outdoors and handling equipment during field testing.
• Project management experience is a plus, able to identify and prioritise tasks, manage timelines and coordinate multiple tasks.