Software Engineer L1

Damstra Technology; Shah Alam; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company is seeking a passionate Software Engineer L1 to develop high-quality, innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in software development, proficient in NodeJS and JavaScript, and will work in a hybrid environment. Responsibilities include implementing features, collaborating with various teams, and participating in Agile processes. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a software development role.
• Proven ability to deliver technical design and features for enterprise applications.
• Experience in front-end web development.

Responsibilities

• Implement new features using NodeJS, JavaScript, and VueJS.
• Collaborate with development managers and software engineers.
• Work closely with product managers and infrastructure engineers.

Skills

NodeJS

JavaScript

VueJS

HTML

CSS

PostgreSQL

Git

Agile methodologies

Tools

Jenkins

SonarQube

Docker

TeamCity

Octopus

Chef

Job description

Software Engineer L1

About Us

Location - Shah Alam, Selangor

Level - Professional

Function - Product R&D

Working Pattern - Hybrid (three days per week in office)

Benefits - Benefits at Ideagen

Salary - this will be discussed at the next stage of the process, if you do have any questions please feel free to reach out!

We are looking for someone passionate about solving problems through innovation and engineering practices, aspiring, driven, and interested in working in a dynamic, motivated, and friendly working environment. You build high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software that complies with coding standards and technical design.

You define system functionality and work on both back-end NodeJS and front end VueJS using the JavaScript programming language. You are familiar with the software development life cycle (SDLC) from preliminary planning, defining requirements, designing, and prototyping, building, documenting, testing, deploying, to finally maintaining the software. Finally, you contribute thoughts positively within the Agile development team and demonstrate an enthusiastic ‘can-do’ attitude.

Responsibilities

• Implement new features for Ideagen products using NodeJS, JavaScript, VueJS, and other open-source technologies.
• Collaborate with Development Managers, Team Leaders, and Software Engineers to build well-architected cloud-hosted and on-premises enterprise solutions.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Technical Product Owners, Front-end Engineers, Test Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers to deliver high-quality features.
• Partner with the Product Design Team to ensure an optimal user experience.
• Contribute across the Software Development Lifecycle, delivering products aligned with the published roadmap and planned release cycles.
• Participate in an Agile Development Team (e.g., Scrum), helping define and develop the Sprint backlog to meet product goals.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix software defects, and provide unit tests to validate development work.
• Support team practices by contributing to technology decisions, creating necessary documentation, and maintaining high development standards.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a software development role.
• Proven ability to deliver technical design and features for enterprise applications using NodeJS and JavaScript, following best practices.
• Experience in front-end web development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript; knowledge of React is a plus.
• Familiarity with Source Control (Git) and basic understanding of UX/Design principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English (verbal and written).
• Experience writing unit tests for both backend and frontend; understanding of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
• Database development experience, preferably PostgreSQL, and knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker, TeamCity, Octopus, Chef).
• Exposure to microservices architecture, cloud-native applications, and desirable skills in AWS/Azure, PowerShell, Postman, RabbitMQ, VSTO plugin, HATEOAS, and API technologies (REST, gRPC/Protobuf, GraphQL).

About Ideagen

Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick.

So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that's always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better.

Everyday millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software.

We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.

We're building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you're curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you'll thrive at Ideagen!

What is next?

If your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at [e-mail]. All matters will be treated with strict confidence.

At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process.

Enhance your career and make the world a safer place!

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