Software Engineer Level 2

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Malaysia seeks a Level 2 Software Engineer knowledgeable in Perl and Python. The role involves designing and enhancing software features, collaborating in Agile teams, and contributing to the full software development lifecycle. Candidates should have strong experience with web-based technologies and cloud services. This position offers a hybrid working model allowing flexibility between office and remote work.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 4+ years professional software development experience with at least 3 years Python.
• 2+ years in back-end development experience using Perl and PHP.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies such as app services, containers, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Help design, deliver, maintain, and enhance new platform features.
• Collaborate closely with team members to build well-architected solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve software defects supported by unit tests.

Skills

Perl

Python

PHP

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML + CSS

Git

Agile methodologies

CI/CD tools

AWS

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CEH)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle

MySQL

Postgres

Job description

Software Engineer Level 2 (Perl, Python)

Posted Date: 1 week ago (2/2/2026 10:36 PM)

Job ID: 2026-2703

# of Openings: 1

Role type: Permanent

Working: Hybrid

Name: Malaysia, Shah Alam City

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!

As a Level 2 Software Engineer, you will build high-quality, innovative, and performant SaaS software that complies with coding standards and technical design. You help to define system functionality and work on primarily and front‑end using JavaScript / TypeScript with the back‑end PHP / Perl and/or Python applications

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

• Help design, deliver, maintain, and enhance new and existing platform features.
• Collaborate closely with Development Managers, Team Leaders, and fellow Software Engineers to build well‑architected cloud‑hosted and on‑premises enterprise solutions.
• Work with Product Managers, Technical Product Owners, Front‑end Engineers, Test Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers to ensure high‑quality feature delivery, while partnering with the Product Design Team to enable optimal user experiences.
• Contribute across the full Software Development Lifecycle to deliver products according to the published roadmap and planned release cycles, working within an Agile team using frameworks such as Scrum.
• Assist in defining and developing the Sprint backlog to achieve Product team goals.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, supported by unit tests and clear technical documentation.
• Contribute to team working practices and technology decisions.
• Perform tasks with limited supervision, exercising substantial independent judgment within scope.

Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to deliver and maintain web‑based software using Perl, PHP, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript and HTML + CSS. Frontend frameworks like React, Vue or Angular a plus.
• 4+ years professional software development experience with at least 3 years Python. 2+ years in back‑end development experience using Perl and PHP
• Possess experience with cloud‑native technologies—app services, functions, containers, microservices, and APIs—ideally on AWS, along with exposure to relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or Postgres.
• Demonstrate experience delivering reliable solutions using CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Buildkite, Octopus, Docker, and Kubernetes, ideally within a 24/7/365 SaaS environment, supported by strong Git knowledge.
• Have working knowledge of cyber security practices including red/blue team activities and the OWASP Top 10, plus familiarity with code reviews and related engineering practices.
• Bring 3+ years of experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, and some knowledge of best practices covering architecture, testing, web application security, implementation, and team dynamics.
• Communicate effectively in English with team members and show willingness to both teach and learn across the team.
• Hold (or be working toward) relevant certifications such as a degree in Computer Science/Engineering, AWS Cloud qualifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner), or cybersecurity certifications such as CEH.
• Offer demonstrable experience using Gherkin and Cucumber for defining stories and success criteria.

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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