Remote Senior Backend Engineer, NodeJs

Description:

• At BJAK, we are building intelligent infrastructure to transform how insurance and financial services operate at scale across Southeast Asia.
• We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer (Node.js) to join our engineering team in Malaysia and take ownership of critical backend services, including APIs, architecture, performance optimization, and deployment.
• This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on building reliable systems, writing clean code, and solving tough backend challenges.
• You will work closely with product, data, and frontend teams to bring scalable solutions to life quickly.
• This role is based in Malaysia with a hybrid work arrangement.
• You will power mission-critical platforms that serve millions of users across Southeast Asia and own and optimize high-performance backend systems that impact real-time financial decision-making.
• You will enable rapid product development through reliable infrastructure and scalable APIs and be part of a fast-moving team that ships quality work and scales with urgency.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• You must have 3+ years of full-time experience in backend engineering roles.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js is essential, with practical experience using frameworks like NestJS, ExpressJS, or GraphQL.
• Solid knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, MySQL, or similar is required.
• Familiarity with tools like Postman, Selenium, Cypress, or Puppeteer is necessary.
• A strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and system design is expected.
• Clear, professional communication and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team are important.
• You must be based in Malaysia and open to hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits:

• You will receive a competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• The position offers hybrid work flexibility, allowing for remote convenience with in-office collaboration.
• You will have autonomy and ownership from day one.
• There will be exposure to large-scale, production-grade systems used by millions.
• The role is set in a fast-paced growth environment with strong engineering mentorship.
• You will be part of a team that values impact, speed, and continuous improvement.