Software Engineer

BP PLC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

bp is seeking a Software Engineer in Malaysia to design and build secure, scalable web experiences. You will collaborate with engineering, design, and product teams to deliver robust interfaces and services, while enhancing performance and automation across cloud-based platforms.

The role emphasizes modern front-end technologies (React/TypeScript, HTML/CSS) and RESTful APIs, with strong focus on security, accessibility, and CI/CD practices in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Experience with SDLC, coding standards, code reviews, source control, CI/CD, testing, and operations.
• Strong understanding of agile practices, especially Scrum.
• Proficient in building complex software end-to-end with secure, scalable front-end and back-end systems.

Responsibilities

• Design sophisticated front-end components and APIs, communicating with back-end systems via RESTful interfaces.
• Develop responsive, scalable, and secure front-end solutions from conception to production.
• Adhere to best practices for secure, maintainable code and establish CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

HTML/CSS

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Azure/AWS

Security best practices

Scrum/Agile

Testing

Tools

ADO pipelines

Git

REST API integration

Job description

Entity: Technology Job Family Group: IT&S Group Job Description

You will work with You work as a member of a high-energy, top-performing team of engineers, working alongside technology leaders to shape the vision and drive the execution of ground-breaking digital core platforms that make a real impact. Let me tell you about the role As a Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining the user interfaces and backend logic that bring our platforms to life. You’ll work closely with engineering, design, and product teams to create secure, responsive, and accessible web experiences—while improving performance, automating workflows, and shaping engineering standards, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the software infrastructure and services that powers our technology platforms.

What you will deliver

• Design sophisticated front-end components, services, platforms, and APIs, prioritizing seamless communication with back-end systems through RESTful architectures.
• Develop highly responsive, scalable, and secure front-end solutions collaboratively with other engineers, taking ownership of projects from conception to production deployment.
• Advocate for and adhere to best practices in front-end development, including writing secure and maintainable code, implementing comprehensive unit and integration testing, and establishing CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable deployments.
• Integrate front-end systems seamlessly with external and internal services and APIs, facilitating smooth data exchange and interoperability
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of large-scale, cloud-based applications and infrastructure

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

Technical skills we need from you Skilled in software engineering practices for full Software Development Life Cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments (e.g., ADO pipeline), testing, and operations. Demonstrated experience with Agility core practices, including Scrum Skilled in building complex software systems end-to-end which have been optimally delivered and operated in production, should understand security and privacy standard methodologies as well as how to properly monitor in production systems. Comfortable working with design systems and collaborating closely with UX and product teams. Software Skills Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript, with hands-on experience in modern frameworks like React. Skilled in scripting skills for Bash or PowerShell. Familiar with backend frameworks (.NET) and standard software engineering practices—version control, automated testing, CI/CD, and debugging Strong skills in HTML and CSS, with a focus on responsive, accessible, and secure front-end development. Experience integrating with backend systems using RESTful APIs. Familiar with frontend performance monitoring, optimization techniques, and privacy/security best practices. Infrastructure Skills Skilled in building and scaling infrastructure services using Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services Skilled in the understanding of using core cloud application infrastructure services including identity platforms, networking, storage, databases, containers, and serverless

Skills that set you apart

• Strong communication skills—you can clearly explain ideas, ask questions, and align cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to debug issues and find practical solutions fast.
• Comfortable working independently, navigating ambiguity, and driving clarity.
• Passion for learning and improving—technically and interpersonally.
• Flexible and adaptable to new tools, frameworks, and workflows.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

• Agility core practices
• Agility core practices
• API and platform design
• Cloud Platforms
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Configuration management and release
• Continuous deployment and release
• Creating a high performing team
• Digital Project Management
• Documentation and knowledge sharing
• Emerging technology monitoring
• Facilitation
• Information Security
• Mentoring
• Metrics definition and instrumentation
• NoSql data modelling
• Problem Solving
• Relational Data Modelling
• Risk Management
• Scripting
• Secure development
• Service operations and resiliency
• Software Design and Development
• Solution Architecture
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Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status.

Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.