Software Engineer

WORQ; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WORQ is seeking a Software Engineer to build scalable systems, automations, and internal tools that power operations and enhance member experiences. You will own projects end-to-end, from gathering requirements to deployment and iteration, and collaborate with stakeholders across levels.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work with another engineer, communicate progress and risks, and continuously improve code quality, architecture, and DevOps practices while delivering real-world business impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Experience with at least one production-level system, automation, or application from start to finish.
• Experience with software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum workflows.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work directly with business stakeholders and present technical work to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze requirements from multiple departments to identify gaps and propose technology solutions
• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain applications, APIs, automations, and internal tools
• Build web-based systems primarily using JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (Node.js, Angular, Express, GCP services)
• Develop scalable backend services and integrations with third-party APIs and systems
• Maintain, upgrade, and optimize existing systems and applications

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

REST APIs

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, CS, IT or equivalent

Tools

Git

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

As a Software Engineer at WORQ, you will build systems, automations, and digital tools that power our operations and improve the experience of our members and internal teams. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll work closely with stakeholders across the organization - from C-level executives to operational teams - transforming real-world business challenges into scalable technical solutions.

You'll own projects end-to-end: gathering requirements, designing solutions, coding, deploying, monitoring, and iterating. You'll work alongside another software engineer, but you'll be expected to independently drive your projects forward and communicate progress, risks, and impact to both technical and non-technical audiences.

If you enjoy building meaningful products, love solving problems, and want your work to have direct real-world impact, we'd love to meet you.

Product & System Development

• Gather and analyze requirements from multiple departments to identify gaps and propose technology solutions

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain applications, APIs, automations, and internal tools

• Build web-based systems primarily using JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems (Node.js, Angular, Express, GCP services)

• Develop scalable backend services and integrations with third-party APIs and systems

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

• Work directly with C-level executives, department heads, and operational teams to understand business needs

• Translate technical concepts into business impact—explain timelines, risks, trade-offs, and outcomes in clear, non-technical terms

• Present technical proposals, project updates, and solution recommendations to leadership

• Collaborate with your engineering teammate to deliver solutions and share knowledge

System Reliability & Improvement

• Maintain, upgrade, and optimize existing systems and applications

• Conduct system risk, security, and reliability assessments

• Implement clean code practices, maintainable architecture, and documentation standards

Quality & Delivery

• Write testable, high-quality code following engineering best practices

• Implement unit testing/TDD/automation where possible

• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), fix bugs, and continuously improve system stability

Innovation & Growth

• Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and technologies for potential adoption

• Contribute ideas to strengthen engineering standards, DevOps practices, and team culture

• Occasionally support cross-functional tech initiatives (Data Analytics, IT/Network projects) when your software engineering expertise adds value

Education

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent discipline

Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years of hands-on software development experience

• Experience working on at least one production-level system, automation, or application from start to finish

• Experience with software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum workflows

• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work directly with business stakeholders and present technical work to non-technical audiences

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript

• Experience in at least some of the following:
  Frontend: Angular / React / Vue
  Backend: Node.js / Express / Nest.js
  Databases: Firebase / Firestore / NoSQL / SQL
  Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Functions, Firestore, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, etc.)

• Experience with REST APIs, integrations, web services

• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD concepts, and DevOps practices is an advantage

• Knowledge of Python or PHP is a plus, but not required