Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Bjak, the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia, as a Senior Backend Engineer. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the core backend infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable and robust solutions. This position requires strong proficiency in backend technologies, including Node.js and Express.js, and experience with various databases and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and proven experience as a Backend Engineer. Bjak offers a fast-moving, challenging work environment with strong learning and development opportunities, competitive salary, flexible working hours, and remote work options.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role
• Strong proficiency 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
• Collaborate 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
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects showcased on GitHub or similar platforms

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours & arrangement
• Remote working mode