Software Engineer

Involve Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance-based marketing company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience in fullstack development. You will design and maintain web applications, collaborating closely with product teams. Proficiency in React.js, Node.js, and Laravel is essential, along with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills. Join us to enhance productivity using modern tech stacks and AI tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in fullstack development.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and modern web architecture.
• Experience in building web applications using NextJS.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain web applications across the full stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Utilize AI tools to enhance productivity.

Skills

Fullstack Development

Proficiency in React.js

Proficiency in Node.js

Proficiency in Laravel

Problem-Solving Skills

Experience with AI Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Docker

Job description

Involve Asia is a performance-based marketing company preferred and trusted by global brands for Affiliate Marketing solutions. The company owns ‘Involve’, the popular Affiliate Marketing platform connecting brands to their Publishers to achieve their advertising and marketing goals.

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Involve’s technology tools also enable web, mobile, and social Publishers to automate their Affiliate Marketing campaigns and optimize their earnings through intelligent product and service recommendations.

Set up in 2014, Involve Asia is headquartered in Malaysia and has since expanded its operation to Indonesia and Thailand. In 2017, Involve Asia was certified as an MSC-status company, recognized by the Government of Malaysia for its ICT-facilitated business.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and self-driven Software Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with prior experience in both frontend and backend development. You should be capable of independent work in a single component and take end-to-end responsibility for projects. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build and enhance our web applications.

What You’ll Do

• Fullstack Development & Ownership
• Design, build, and maintain web applications across the full stack
• Ability to own mid sized features/ components from design to completion
• Technical Collaboration & Product Delivery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features
  • Troubleshoot and debug technical issues effectively and in a timely manner
  • Understands how to deliver business value and collaborate with Products/ Stakeholders to drive business requirements
  • Communicates feedback and seek for timely advice from seniors and managers whenever encountering roadblocks
• AI & Tooling Enablement
  • Utilize AI tools (e.g., AI-assisted coding platforms) to enhance productivity
  • Integrate and suggest tool improvements for team efficiency

Tech Stack We Use

• Frontend: React.js, Blade, NextJS
• Backend: Node.js, Laravel, PHP, NestJS
• Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Version Control: Git

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in fullstack development
• Proficiency in React.js, Node.js, Laravel, and PHP
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and modern web architecture
• Experience in building web applications using NextJS
• Experience working with Blade templating engine
• Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in utilizing AI tools during development (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, Cursor, Claude Code)

What Sets You Apart

• You are interested in building products in an Agile environment: moving quickly, wearing multiple hats, continuously learning.
• Open to working on new products that may require a different tech stack.
• Knowledge of Docker or containerized development environments
• Experience with Flutter development is a plus
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders and product managers, helping to reduce overhead during the planning phase.
• Able to proactively identify problems and adapt