Senior AI Engineer

Please note : This position is open to Malaysian citizens only, due to operational and regulatory requirements.

Reporting to: Principal Software Architect (PSA)

This role requires a hands-on senior engineer who:

• Writes production-grade code across the full stack
• Uses AI coding tools (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) to accelerate development
• Can rapidly refactor, modernise, and stabilise large existing codebases
• Acts as a technical leader, mentor, and problem solver under tight timelines

You will work closely with architects to rebuild and consolidate systems efficiently, without compromising quality or long-term maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Serve as a technical lead, contributing to and guiding the development team.
• Design, develop, modify, implement, and support software components across the entire stack (frontend, backend, database, APIs).
• Lead modernization and refactoring efforts for legacy systems
• Make architectural decisions that balance speed, scalability, and maintainability.

Software Engineering (Hands-On)

• Write high-quality code at all levels:
• Web UI
• Backend services
• APIs
• Database schemas and queries
• Design and implement RESTful APIs used across multiple mobile & desktop applications
• Diagnose complex system issues, identify root causes, and implement permanent fixes.
• Participate in all aspects of the agile development lifecycle: scoping, estimation, design, coding, testing, debugging, documentation, deployment, and support.

AI-Assisted Development & Automation (Core Expectation)

• Actively use AI coding tools such as:
• Claude Code
• Cursor
• GitHub Copilot or equivalent
• Apply AI tools to:
• Speed up feature development and refactoring
• Understand and modernise large or unfamiliar codebases
• Generate, review, and improve boilerplate and repetitive code
• Assist with test generation, documentation, and code reviews
• Design safe, review-driven AI workflows (AI assists, human validates).
• Continuously improve team productivity through AI-enabled development practices and tooling.

DevOps, Quality & Delivery

• Work with Azure cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Ensure code quality, security, performance, and reliability.
• Assist in task planning, estimation, scheduling, and technical staffing decisions.
• Improve engineering processes, best practices, and development standards.

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor and coach Software Engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on guidance.
• Set examples for clean code, documentation, and maintainable system design.
• Collaborate closely with product, BI, and AI teams.

Skills & Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including technical leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience working on large, complex systems and refactoring legacy code.

Core Technical Skills

• Expert-level backend development and database architecture.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Python/ASP/JAVASCRIPT/NODEJS
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• HTML5 / CSS3
• Experience with MySQL, Azure SQL, or similar relational databases.
• Experience with Azure Cloud, DevOps practices, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

AI-Assisted Engineering Skills (Must-Have)

• Hands-on experience using Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar AI coding tools.
• Ability to:
• Use AI tools productively without over-reliance
• Validate, refactor, and productionise AI-generated code
• Guide junior engineers on effective AI usage
• Strong understanding of AI limitations (hallucinations, security, correctness).

Mindset & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• “Get-things-done” attitude with high ownership.
• Comfortable working under tight timelines and ambiguity.
• Excellent communication skills, especially when explaining complex technical issues.
• Strong documentation and code readability discipline.

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience

What We Look For (Hiring Signal)

The ideal candidate is not just a strong engineer, but someone who:

• Uses AI tools as a force multiplier
• Can modernise systems fast without creating technical debt
• Thinks in systems, not just features
• Leads by example through code quality and delivery speed

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM11,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person