Application Developer (PHP / Python / JavaScript)

About the role

We are looking for an Application Developer to support the development, enhancement and maintenance of government digital applications. The role involves hands-on programming, application enhancement, troubleshooting, system optimisation, testing and technical support. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to develop and maintain reliable applications, perform source-code enhancements, resolve technical issues and ensure applications remain stable, secure and compatible with the evolving technology environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, modify, enhance and maintain application source code based on functional and technical requirements.
• Perform application development, bug fixing, troubleshooting and technical issue resolution.
• Implement application enhancements to improve system functionality, performance, usability and user experience.
• Perform preventive, corrective, perfective and adaptive application maintenance.
• Analyse application errors, bugs, defects and operational issues and implement appropriate technical solutions.
• Work with databases to support application development, data processing and system performance.
• Develop and maintain applications using relevant programming languages and frameworks, including PHP, Python, Java and/or JavaScript.
• Develop, maintain and enhance applications built on CMS platforms such as Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, Liferay, KOHA or Statamic.
• Support the development and maintenance of mobile applications using frameworks such as Ionic and Flutter.
• Ensure applications remain compatible with changes in platforms, operating systems, third-party software and ICT security requirements.

About you

• Minimum Diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Application Development or other relevant IT-related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant programming/application development experience, excluding internship or industrial training.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) such as Drupal, WordPress, Joomla, Liferay, KOHA or Statamic or equivalent CMS platforms.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with databases, particularly MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB or MSSQL.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with mobile application development frameworks, particularly Ionic and/or Flutter.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Hands-on programming experience with one or more of the following: PHP, Python, Java or JavaScript.
• Malaysian citizen.
• Willing to work on-site in Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, Kuala Lumpur.
• Willing to participate in the required screening, programming assessment and interview process.