Software Engineer, Frontend (React)

MVC Resources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MVC Resources is seeking a frontend developer in Kuala Lumpur to design, develop, and optimize responsive web applications. You will collaborate with stakeholders, implement clean code, and ensure UI/UX alignment using Figma while upholding brand standards.

You should bring strong TypeScript, React and Next.js skills, plus experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, OAuth/JWT, and CI/CD processes to deliver robust, scalable frontends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer across design, development, and deployment.
• Strong TypeScript, React, Next.js skills.
• Experience integrating REST APIs, GraphQL, and third-party libraries.
• Security and Auth patterns such as OAuth and JWT.
• Testing, debugging, Git/GitHub, and CI/CD familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Development & Optimization: Build responsive apps, optimize for speed and scalability, monitor front-end performance.
• Collaboration & Requirements: Gather product requirements with stakeholders and collaborate across functions to improve usability.
• Code Quality & Technical Standards: Write clean, maintainable code, conduct code reviews, and document technical details.
• Design & Brand Consistency: Implement UI/UX designs (Figma) with high-quality design standards and consistent branding.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging web technologies and modern development workflows.

Skills

Frontend development lifecycle

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

REST APIs

GraphQL

OAuth

JWT

Git/GitHub

CI/CD

Figma

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

Cursor

Windsurf

Bolt.new

Job description

• Development & Optimization: Build responsive apps (with or without mockups), optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, and continuously monitor front-end performance.
• Collaboration & Requirements: Work closely with stakeholders to gather product requirements, contribute actively to team meetings, and collaborate across functions to enhance overall app usability.
  
• Code Quality & Technical Standards: Write clean, maintainable code, conduct rigorous code reviews with constructive feedback, and create comprehensive technical documentation.
  
• Design & Brand Consistency: Implement UI/UX designs accurately (using tools like Figma) while maintaining high-quality design standards and brand consistency across products.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging web technologies, best practices, and modern development workflows.
  

Requirements

Core Technical Skills

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer with a strong understanding of the full web development lifecycle (design, development, deployment).
• Stack: High proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
  
• Integrations: Direct experience integrating REST APIs, GraphQL, and third-party libraries.
  
• Security & Auth: Experience implementing standard authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
  
• Testing & Tools: Familiarity with browser testing, debugging, version control (Git/GitHub), and CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Modern Tooling: Hands-on experience using AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, Bolt.new) to drive productivity.
  

Design & Web Standards

• A keen eye for layout aesthetics, design consistency, and responsive layouts.
• Familiarity with design and prototyping tools like Figma.
  
• Practical understanding of SEO principles and web performance optimization.
  

Qualifications & Soft Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Strong code review capabilities with a sharp focus on code quality, security, and best practices.
  
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and explore new technical stacks.