Senior Software Engineer (Node.js)

About Snappymob Malaysia

Snappymob (Reg. No. 201201040611 / 1025089-W) is a boutique technical consultancy specializing in fintech and financial services across Malaysia and APAC. We craft cutting-edge web and mobile solutions, tackling the complex challenges others won't even attempt.

Our vibrant team of 100+ innovators from 18 nationalities brings together world-class engineers, QA specialists, and designers. We're obsessed with our craft, thrive on continuous learning, and collaborate to turn ambitious ideas into reality.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Node.js Developer to join our engineering team. This opportunity is open to Malaysian candidates only. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and responsiveness across both frontend and backend systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define solution design and system architecture for customer-facing and backend applications.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance, and low-latency systems for mission-critical applications.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and drive technology strategy alignment.
• Develop end-to-end solutions across mobile/client, backend services, and databases (including APIs and stored procedures).
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and agile practices.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, including architecture and API documentation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems to ensure stability and performance.
• Manage system monitoring, production support, release management, and application security.
• Support SIT/UAT activities and resolve technical issues during project delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineering teams to design and deliver effective solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure high-quality engineering outcomes.

What would you need?

• 4+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in Agile environments.
• Extensive experience in Node.js for REST APIs and microservices.
• Strong expertise in microservices, event-driven, and distributed system architecture.
• Extensive AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SNS, SQS, EventBridge, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch).
• Strong experience in serverless architecture using AWS Lambda.
• Solid understanding of system design principles focused on scalability, reliability, and performance (NFRs).
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design and performance tuning.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, Git, and automated testing.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, WebSockets).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.

Why Join Us?

• Candidate Eligibility: Malaysian citizens only.
• Accessible Location: Conveniently located near the LRT for easy commuting.
• Career Growth: Thrive with mentorship, skill-enhancing workshops, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible Work Options: Achieve work-life balance with 2 days WFH, 3 days in-office, and flexible hours.
• Innovative Projects: Contribute to exciting, cutting-edge projects that challenge and enhance your skills.