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Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand. Join us on this exciting journey as we expand our operations in Malaysia. We're looking for dynamic individuals who share our vision and want to contribute to the next chapter of Bjak's success.
 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer Lead to join our team in Malaysia on a hybrid basis. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining the backend systems that are critical to our applications' success, participate in architecting event-driven systems, and work with cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-impact solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to team members.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure the smooth operation of production systems.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to bring innovative ideas to the team.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role.
  • Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Node.js.
  • Experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects showcased on GitHub or similar platforms.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Minimum of 2+ years of experience in software development is preferred, but fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Technology Stack We Use:

  • Express.js, Node.js
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • Docker, Kubernetes

Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with all of these technologies—learning and growth are part of the journey here.

 

What We Value:

We value growth-minded, collaborative individuals with high learning agility who embody our core values of teamwork, a customer-first mindset, and innovation. We are passionate about insurance and fintech and are looking for team members who are ready to give their best to help us achieve our mission.

What's Next:

After submitting your application, you can expect the following steps in our recruitment process:

  1. Live Coding - Solving a fun programming challenge (Technical Team) & Interview (Hiring Managers and a Tech Lead)
  2. Final Interview - Conducted by the Talent Acquisition Team

At our company, we believe in fostering an environment where you can thrive. Our benefits package includes:

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Flexible working hours
  • Casual work attire
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefit
  • Strong learning and development plans for your career growth
  • International work environment and flat organization
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Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the i...

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