Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Bjak, the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia, and contribute to our mission of providing accessible and sustainable financial services across ASEAN. As a Backend Architect, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs, collaborating with a cross-functional team. You will optimize application performance, write clean and efficient code, participate in code reviews, and troubleshoot issues. This fully remote role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proven backend engineering experience with Node.js and relevant frameworks. Opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary are offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role
• Strong skills in one or more programming languages such as Node.js
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs
• Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability and reliability
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure smooth operation of production systems
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, etc
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects showcased on GitHub or similar platforms

Benefits

• Fully Remote Role
• Innovative Challenges
• Career Growth
• Global Environment
• Competitive Salary