Software Engineer

SEEK; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Software Engineer to build, test, and deploy solutions for its employment marketplaces across Asia Pacific. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and efficiency through engineering best practices. Candidates should have experience with modern programming languages, proficiency in AWS, and a strong track record in delivering secure cloud-based solutions. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and fosters a culture of inclusion and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year

Casual dress everyday

Qualifications

• Experience developing software in two or more modern programming languages.
• Demonstrated track record writing well-tested, readable code using secure practices.
• Hand-on platform engineering experience with solid programming fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software solutions from development through production deployment.
• Develop tools for provisioning, automation, and platform health improvement.
• Enhance platform reliability and efficiency through engineering best practices.

Skills

Modern programming languages

Well-tested, readable code

Platform engineering experience

Proficiency in AWS

CI/CD experience

Kubernetes exposure

Job description

Company Description

About SEEK

SEEK operates market-leading online employment marketplaces, including Jobstreet and Jobsdb in Asia. SEEK has been helping people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and helping organisations succeed for over 25 years.

Founded and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, SEEK has grown into a multinational technology company with over 3,300 employees and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

SEEK’s presence spans Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Additionally, SEEK has minority investments in employment marketplaces in China, South Korea and Bangladesh.

SEEK develops and applies innovative data and technology tools to facilitate high-quality matching and improve reliability of marketplace information.

In 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, SEEK was recognised as one of Australia’s Top Ten Places to Work in Technology in the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work awards. SEEK was also named a 5-Star Employer of Choice by HRD Asia in 2024 and won four accolades at TalentCorp’s Life at Work Awards 2023 in Malaysia.

Job Description

About the role

You will build, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions that power SEEK's market-leading employment marketplaces across Asia Pacific. Working within cross-functional squads, you will contribute to platform engineering excellence while strengthening software engineering best practices. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable cloud-based solutions that serve millions of job seekers and hirers. Success in this role means consistently delivering high-quality software while fostering team growth and driving continuous improvement across SEEK's technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software solutions from development through production deployment
• Develop tools for provisioning, automation, and platform health improvement
• Enhance platform reliability, resilience, and efficiency through engineering best practices
• Foster team collaboration and contribute to professional development initiatives
• Apply modern CI/CD practices and advocate for secure coding standards
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure platform solutions meet diverse customer needs
• Strengthen current software engineering practices to ensure fitness for purpose

Qualifications

Skills and experience

• Experience developing software in two or more modern programming languages
• Demonstrated track record writing well-tested, readable code using secure practices
• Hands-on platform engineering experience with solid programming fundamentals
• Proficiency in AWS, with exposure to Kubernetes, and in languages such as Go, Python, or JavaScript.
• Practical CI/CD experience with tools like Buildkite, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Proven delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based solutions

Desired Values

• Believed in aiming high to deliver world-class results and yet, not forgetting to care for others

Additional Information

At SEEK we offer:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• The opportunity to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per financial year
• Casual dress – every day

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.

Should you require any specific supportor adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.