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. As a Backend Engineer, you will develop high-quality backend systems using NodeJS, ensuring production stability and resolving critical issues. You will analyze existing code, support cross-functional teams, and mentor junior developers. This fully remote role offers innovative challenges, career growth opportunities, and a competitive salary package within a global environment. Bjak utilizes cutting-edge technology and offers a unique opportunity to impact millions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with a strong foundation in algorithms and data structures
• Over 3 years of full-time experience in backend engineering
• Proficient in backend development technologies such as NodeJS, NestJS, ExpressJS, GraphQL, and Postman
• Experienced in database management, including MongoDB and MySQL
• Familiar with automation workflows using tools like Selenium, Cypress, and Puppeteer
• Demonstrated passion for programming and problem-solving independently

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality backend systems using NodeJS, adhering to best coding practices
• Ensure production stability and promptly resolve critical issues to minimize operational impact
• Analyze existing code and identify opportunities for enhancement and optimization
• Support cross-functional teams by addressing change requests efficiently
• Mentor and guide junior developers on best practices in software development
• Review peer pull requests to maintain code quality and consistency

Preferred Qualifications

• A portfolio of relevant projects is highly advantageous
• Experience with GCP or AWS cloud services and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Experience in technical documentation is a plus

Benefits

• Fully Remote Role: Work from anywhere and enjoy the freedom of a fully remote position
• Innovative Challenges: Work on fast-moving, challenging, and unique business problems
• Career Growth: Benefit from strong learning and development plans for your career growth
• Global Environment: Thrive in an international work environment with a flat organizational structure
• Competitive Salary: Receive a competitive salary package