Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js - Remote

Overview

At Bjak, we're on a mission to provide 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, assists millions in finding the best value and highest coverage insurance policies. Our investments in cutting-edge technology such as Custom API, trading systems, and data science enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.

Our core strengths lie in navigating complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service.

If you enjoy building cutting-edge platforms and ecosystems to provide equal access to financial services for the masses, we'd love to speak with you!

In Short

• Develop high-quality backend systems using NodeJS, adhering to best coding practices.
• Ensure production stability and promptly resolve critical issues to minimize operational impact.
• Analyze existing code and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization.
• Support cross-functional teams by addressing change requests efficiently.
• Mentor and guide junior developers on best practices in software development.
• Review peer pull requests to maintain code quality and consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with a strong foundation in algorithms and data structures.
• Over 3 years of full-time experience in backend engineering.
• Proficient in backend development technologies such as NodeJS, NestJS, ExpressJS, GraphQL, and Postman.
• Experienced in database management, including MongoDB and MySQL.
• Familiar with automation workflows using tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Puppeteer.
• Demonstrated passion for programming and problem-solving independently.

Benefits

• Fully Remote Role: Work from anywhere and enjoy the freedom of a fully remote position.
• Innovative Challenges: Work on fast-moving, challenging, and unique business problems.
• Career Growth: Benefit from strong learning and development plans for your career growth.
• Global Environment: Thrive in an international work environment with a flat organizational structure.
• Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary package.