Software Engineer

About Us

At Ecolex Sdn Bhd, we are driven by innovation, quality, and sustainability. Headquartered in Pulau Indah, West Port, Malaysia, our operations are supported by a dedicated workforce of over 200 employees, all committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our business.

We specialize in the development and production of high-quality food ingredients, energy supplement feed products, and non-genetically modified (non-GMO) palm oil-based solutions, serving a growing global customer base. With a well-established international distribution network, we are strategically positioned to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide—both today and into the future.

Our commitment to excellence was internationally recognised when we were honoured with the Frost & Sullivan 2018 – Company of the Year Award. This prestigious achievement reflects our consistent dedication to maintaining the highest quality standards, building a strong and trusted brand, and fostering long-term customer loyalty across global markets.

Our Journey

Founded in 2004, Ecolex Sdn Bhd has grown into a dynamic multinational organisation with a strong focus on export markets. Over the years, we have expanded our expertise in delivering value-added solutions across:

• Food Ingredients – Futura Ingredients
  🌐 https://futuraingredients.com
• Animal Nutritional Lipids – Ecolex Animal Nutrition
  🌐 https://ecolexanimalnutrition.com

Guided by a commitment to continuous innovation, we strive to create solutions that deliver meaningful value to our customers. Our strategic partnership with one of the largest palm oil producers in the region further strengthens our supply chain, ensuring consistent quality, reliability, and sustainable sourcing practices.

About the Role

We are seeking a capable and motivated Software Engineer with a strong programming and systems background to support application development, system enhancement, and data analytics initiatives.

This role will be actively involved in enhancing our ERP platform NetSuite, developing dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, and supporting new automation and AI-driven solutions, including internal workflows and chatbot development.

The successful candidate will participate in full software development activities, system integration, and end-user engagement to ensure effective and scalable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new software applications and customize existing systems to meet business requirements
• Support and enhance ERP workflows, reports, and integrations within NetSuite
• Perform business requirements study, system analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment
• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI
• Integrate systems and applications via APIs or other integration methods
• Participate in automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency
• Support development of AI-driven workflows and internal chatbot solutions
• Prepare, update, and maintain application and system documentation
• Conduct user training (functional and technical) to ensure effective system usage
• Provide support for system recovery activities when required
• Assist in daily system administration tasks, including maintenance, backups, and security controls

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent
• 1–4 years of relevant working experience in software development or related field

Technical Skills (Must-Have):

• Programming: JavaScript, HTML (additional languages are a plus)
• Database Management: SQL, data modeling fundamentals
• Reporting & Analytics: Power BI or similar BI tools
• Experience with APIs, system integration, or data exchange

Nice to Have (Advantage):

• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite (SuiteScript knowledge is a plus but not required)
• Exposure to automation tools or workflow platforms
• Familiarity with Microsoft AI ecosystem including Azure AI Studio, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Machine Learning, and tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and Power Automate for developing AI-powered applications, chatbots, and workflow automation solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS)

Soft Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a result-oriented mindset
• Proactive, adaptable, and willing to learn new technologies (including ERP and AI tools)
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment
• Able to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work hands-on with ERP systems, analytics, and emerging AI technologies
• Exposure to enterprise platforms including NetSuite and Power BI
• Involvement in digital transformation and automation initiatives
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment
• Strong learning and career development opportunities within the IT function