Software Engineer

Istore Isend; Puchong; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunities for promotion

Work from home

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in Java and Node.js to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate embraces modern AI-assisted ("vibe") coding practices to accelerate development while maintaining code quality, security, performance, and maintainability through rigorous reviews.

The role requires RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud experience, with collaboration across Product, DevOps, and Infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Node.js.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of OO programming, design patterns, and clean architecture.
• Solid experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications using Java and Node.js.
• Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions for enterprise environments.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools while ensuring all AI-generated code is reviewed, tested, and meets standards.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and champion software quality.
• Write clean, well-documented, maintainable, and testable code with unit and integration tests.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimise application performance.
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, Infrastructure, and other engineering teams to deliver software.
• Participate in solution design, architecture discussions, and technical decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster learning and accountability.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies and AI coding practices to improve productivity without compromising quality.

Skills

Java

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Object‑Oriented Programming

SQL

Git/CI‑CD

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/OCI

Kafka

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in Java and Node.js to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate embraces modern AI-assisted ("vibe") coding practices to accelerate development while maintaining a strong commitment to code quality, security, performance, and maintainability through rigorous code reviews and engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications using Java and Node.js.
• Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions for enterprise environments.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity while ensuring all AI-generated code is thoroughly reviewed, tested, and meets engineering standards.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and champion software quality across the development team.
• Write clean, well-documented, maintainable, and testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and optimise application performance.
• Collaborate closely with Product, DevOps, Infrastructure, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Participate in solution design, technical planning, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning, engineering excellence, and accountability.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and AI-assisted development practices that improve team productivity without compromising software quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Node.js.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns, and clean architecture principles.
• Solid experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile software development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in globally distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones, delivering high-quality software in Agile environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Product, DevOps, and Engineering, across different countries and cultures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience working in remote, geographically distributed Agile teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, drive alignment, and mentor engineers within distributed development teams.
• Experience with Kafka or other event-driven architectures.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or OCI.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, performance tuning, and application monitoring.
• Experience using AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or ChatGPT to improve developer productivity while maintaining high engineering standards.

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Puchong: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Software Engineer: 3 years (Required)
• Software Development: 3 years (Required)